lumières électriques /lymjˈɛʁzelɛktʁˈik/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "electric lights".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: lumières électriques
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: electric lights
  • IPA: /lymjˈɛʁzelɛktʁˈik/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of lumières électriques (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Les lumières électriques s'éteignent quand il y a une panne. English: The electric lights go out when there's a power outage.
  • Nous avons installé de nouvelles lumières électriques au jardin. English: We installed new electric lights in the garden.
  • Les lumières électriques de la rue sont très jolies le soir. English: The streetlights are very pretty in the evening.

When and How to Use "lumières électriques"

Use "lumières électriques" when you want to talk about "electric lights" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lumières électriques" mean in French?

"lumières électriques" is the French word for "electric lights".

What CEFR level is "lumières électriques"?

"lumières électriques" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "lumières électriques"?

"lumières électriques" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "lumières électriques" in a sentence?

Les lumières électriques s'éteignent quand il y a une panne.

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