limelight in French
limelight in French is feux de la rampe — limelight means the center of public attention; fame and visibility.
limelight in French
feux de la rampe
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
What does "limelight" mean?
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noun The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
"After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight."
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noun Historical: a bright stage light produced by heating a block of lime, once used in theatres.
"Before electric lighting, actors performed under limelight."
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limelight in a sentence
- After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight.
- Before electric lighting, actors performed under limelight.
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What is "limelight" in French?
"limelight" in French is feux de la rampe. limelight means: The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
How do you use "limelight" in a sentence?
Example: "After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight." In French, "limelight" is feux de la rampe.
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