French Conversation · Level 108
60 words
French word
éclairage
Pronunciation
IPA/eklɛʁaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounlighting
Example
Ils ont changé l'éclairage du salon hier.
They changed the living room lighting yesterday.
More examples
Le professeur a donné un éclairage sur le sujet.
The professor shed light on the subject.
Core concept
Light directed or arranged to reveal what matters, either in a room or in an explanation.
Common phrases
éclairage public
public lighting
éclairage intérieur
interior lighting
éclairage naturel
natural light
Similar words
lumière: Light coming from an object or place and reaching the eyes.
lampe: A device that produces light.
ampoule: A small electrical component that produces light.
ambiance: The overall mood or feeling of a place.
Definition in French
Explication qui met un sujet en lumière ; au sens concret, ensemble ou qualité des dispositifs qui fournissent la lumière dans un espace.
Word origin
The noun éclairage was formed from the verb éclairer with -age, while éclairer developed from Old French forms related to Latin exclarare.
Usage tips
- 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.