French Conversation · Level 79
60 words
French word
lumineux
Pronunciation
IPA/lyminø/
Meaning
- adjectivebright
Example
Le salon est lumineux.
The living room is bright.
More examples
L'appartement est très lumineux le matin.
The apartment is very bright in the morning.
Core concept
Something brightly lit or radiant that also seems clear and easy to grasp.
Common phrases
appartement lumineux
bright apartment
salon lumineux
bright living room
mur lumineux
bright wall
Similar words
clair: Pale and bright in color, with a light overall appearance.
éclairé: Lit by lamps or daylight, making a place bright.
Definition in French
Qui est rempli de lumière ou qui laisse passer beaucoup de lumière; s'emploie aussi au figuré pour désigner ce qui paraît clair ou rayonnant.
Word origin
The French adjective lumineux continues Old French lumineux from Latin lūminōsus, which is built on lūmen, 'light'.
Usage tips
- Lumineux describes abundant light, whereas clair can describe light color or brightness as well as clarity, so the two adjectives are not always interchangeable.
Other meanings
- shiningadjective
- clearadjective
Related words
- luminositébrightnessnoun
- lumineusementbrightlyadverb
- illuminerilluminateverb