No. 344 in French
lumière
Light.
In a sentence
La lumière du soleil réchauffe la terre.
The sunlight warms the earth.
Here 'lumière' is used to denote light, specifically referring to sunlight.
Il a une lumière d'esprit qui aide à résoudre les problèmes.
He has a sharp wit that helps solve problems.
In this sentence, 'lumière' symbolizes intellectual clarity or wit.
Elle a allumé la lumière lorsqu'elle est entrée dans la pièce.
She turned on the light when she entered the room.
In this context, 'lumière' is used to refer to artificial light, such as from a lamp.
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