s'allumer

La première fois que j'ai découvert le Plan, c'est comme si une lumière s'était allumée.
The first time I saw the Plan, it was like a flood light turned on.
C'est comme si la lumière s'était allumée.
It's like a light's been turned on.
La lueur d'espoir qui s'était allumée parmi les Iraniens au lendemain des élections risque à présent de s'éteindre, et un nouveau froid de passer sur l'amélioration des relations entre l'UE et l'Iran.
The light and hope which were kindled among the Iranians following the election is now at risk of going out, and the improved relations between the EU and Iran are at risk of cooling.
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