English–French

“lighting” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eklɛʁaʒ/

Example

Ils ont changé l'éclairage du salon hier.

They changed the living room lighting yesterday.

Illustration for éclairage (lighting)

How to say “lighting” in French

“Lighting” in French is éclairage.

Light directed or arranged to reveal what matters, either in a room or in an explanation.

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

Example sentences with éclairage

Le professeur a donné un éclairage sur le sujet.

The professor shed light on the subject.

Tips for using éclairage

  • In the figurative phrase donner un éclairage sur, the wording often sounds formal or explanatory, while everyday speech may use a simpler expression such as expliquer.

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