lumineux
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. bright
Avec ces grandes fenêtres, la cuisine de Yolande est toujours lumineuse.With these large windows, Yolande's kitchen is always bright.
b. filled with light
Notre véranda est lumineuse en toute saison.Our sunroom is filled with light in every season.
a. luminous
Les aiguilles de l’horloge sont lumineuses, donc on peut les voir dans le noir.The clock hands are luminous, so you can see them in the dark.
b. illuminated
La collection de tasses à thé de Virginie était exposée sur des étagères lumineuses.Virginie's teacup collection was displayed on illuminated shelves.
c. bright
Il y a eu un éclair lumineux dans le ciel, puis il s'est mis à pleuvoir.There was a bright flash in the sky, and then it started to rain.
3. (figurative) (glowing)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. radiant (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Jacqueline portait sa nouvelle robe au gala. Elle était lumineuse !Jacqueline wore her new dress to the gala. She was radiant!
4. (figurative) (smart)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. bright (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ma camarade de classe a eu une idée lumineuse : nous allons partager nos notes et étudier ensemble.My classmate had a bright idea: we're going to share our notes and study together.
b. brilliant (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le nouveau stagiaire en marketing a fait une suggestion lumineuse.The new marketing intern made a brilliant suggestion.
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