s'allumer

Des témoins disent que le ciel s'alluma vers 21h00 AEDT15, et la lumière fut suivie par un bruit de tonnerre qui fit trembler les bâtiments.
Witnesses say the the sky lit up about 9:00pm AEDT, and the light was followed by a thundering sound that shook buildings.
La colère de l'empereur s'alluma particulièrement contre les prosélytes de sa propre maison, et il ne tarda pas à trouver un prétexte pour faire des chrétiens l'objet de son impitoyable cruauté.
The anger of the emperor was especially excited by the conversion of members of his own household, and he soon found a pretext to make the Christians the objects of his merciless cruelty.
Une lueur d'espoir s'alluma en Joanna lorsqu'elle vit les soldats partir.
Hope began to kindle in Joanna as she saw the soldiers going away.
Le maître de cérémonie s'approcha du micro et le projecteur s'alluma.
The emcee stepped up to the microphone and the spotlight came on.
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
relief