lumière — meaning in English

English meaning

• light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
• luminary noun One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

Senses

lumière is used for these senses in English:

• light (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
• luminary One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

light — full definition

1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
3. verb To set something burning.
4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
5. adj Not heavy; weighing little.

luminary — full definition

1. noun One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
2. noun A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
3. noun An artificial light; an illumination.

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