lampe
/lɑ̃p/feminine
The English word 'lamp' is translated into French as lampe.
A lampe is a device that produces light.
Meaning: device producing light (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lampe is feminine, so the definite article used with it is la instead of le.
How do you pronounce it?
/lɑ̃p/
Did you know?
- The French word lamper is a rare verb derived from lampe that means to drink something slowly or in small sips.
- While English uses 'lamp' for both the base and the bulb, French strictly distinguishes la lampe from l'ampoule for the glass bulb itself.
- The French word lampadaire is used specifically for a large, standing street lamp or a tall floor lamp, rather than a small desk lamp.
Examples in context
- La lampe est grise.The lamp is grey.Tatoeba #4476242 by mouche, translation #819040 by sundown
- Tom alluma la lampe.Tom turned on the lamp.Tatoeba #6864493 by GB3, translation #2645748 by CK
- J'ai besoin d'une lampe.I need a lamp.Tatoeba #6463936 by lapinhibou, translation #2631910 by Joseph
- Dans notre bureau, nous avons besoin de nouvelles lampes pour améliorer l'éclairage.In our office, we need new lamps to improve the lighting.
- L'installation de nouveaux luminaires dans ce bâtiment augmentera considérablement la luminosité.The installation of new lamps in this building will significantly increase the brightness.
- J'ai acheté une nouvelle lampe de chevet pour ma chambre.I bought a new bedside lamp for my room.
- Ma lampe de bureau est très pratique pour étudier le soir.My desk lamp is very convenient for studying in the evening.
- J'adore cette grande lampe de sol dans le coin du salon.I love this tall floor lamp in the corner of the living room.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are decorating a new apartment.
- NathanOù est la lampe pour le salon ?Where is the lamp for the living room?
- ManonElle est dans un carton, Nathan.It is in a box, Nathan.
- NathanPeux-tu l'apporter ici ?Can you bring it here?
- ManonOui, je vais chercher la lampe.Yes, I will go get the lamp.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamp” translations and entries lampe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
