English–French

“glimmer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɥœʁ/

Example

J'aperçois une lueur au loin.

I catch sight of a glimmer in the distance.

Illustration for lueur (glimmer)

How to say “glimmer” in French

“Glimmer” in French is lueur.

A faint glimmer that barely breaks through darkness, and can suggest a small sign or hope.

Full entry for lueur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lueur

Une lueur sur l'eau a guidé le bateau.

A glimmer on the water guided the boat.

Tips for using lueur

  • Lueur is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une lueur d'espoir for a small sign of hope.

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