La foudre a illuminé le ciel sombre.
English: Lightning lit up the dark sky.
éclair /eklˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "lightning".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- lightning
- Translation
- éclair
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "éclair". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | éclair |
|---|---|
| Likely article | le |
| Likely gender | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | éclairs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le éclair
- Examples
- Elle a peur des éclairs.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Elle a peur des éclairs.
English: She is afraid of lightning.
La foudre a frappé le grand arbre.
English: Lightning hit the tall tree.
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