English–French

“light” in French

French

Alsolumière · éclairer · illuminer

Pronunciation

IPA/leʒe/

Example

Ce sac est léger.

This bag is light.

Illustration for léger (light)

How to say “light” in French

“Light” in French is léger.

An object that places little weight on the person carrying it.

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

Example sentences with léger

Je préfère un repas léger le soir.

I prefer a light meal in the evening.

Tips for using léger

  • Before a noun, léger can also mean slight or modest, as in une légère baisse, rather than physically low in weight.

Other French words for “light”

Allume la lumière, s'il te plaît.

Turn on the light, please.

La lampe éclaire la table.

The lamp lights the table.

Le lampadaire illumine la rue la nuit.

The streetlamp lights the street at night.

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