This is the 8521st most frequent French word.
allumés
"Allumés" means "lit" or "ignited" in English.
Here, 'allumées' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'allumer', describing the state of the lights being turned on.
Les lumières étaient allumées toute la nuit.
The lights were on all night.
In this sentence, 'allumées' is used as a past participle functioning as an adjective, indicating candles that have been lit.
Les bougies allumées créent une ambiance chaleureuse.
The lit candles create a warm atmosphere.
Here, 'allumées' is used in the passive voice alongside the verb 'être', describing an action performed on the lamps (being turned on).