lumières LED
The English phrase "led lights" is translated into French as lumières LED.
lumières LED refers to the lights themselves. When you are discussing LED lighting as a general technology or a specific lighting system, it is more common to use éclairage LED.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, people generally refer to LED lights as les lumières DEL or les lumières à DEL. In France, an alternative phrase used for LED lights is les diodes électroluminescentes.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrases les lumières à LED and les lumières LED, the word lumières is a feminine plural noun. The acronym LED is treated as an invariable noun in French and does not take an 's' even when the phrase is plural.
Did you know?
- The term 'LED' in French is a direct borrowing from English, meaning it functions as an 'Anglicisme' within the vocabulary of French technology.
- The word lumière comes from the Latin 'lux' and is used in French to describe both the physical object and the abstract concept of brightness.
- While you might see 'LED' in French magazines, if you are in a professional electrical setting in France, you should use the full term diode électroluminescente to sound properly expert.
Examples in context
- Pourrais-je avoir plus d'informations sur les lumières à LED, s'il vous plaît?Could I have more information about the LED lights, please?
- Tu as vu les lumières LED dans cette boutique? Elles sont incroyables!Did you see the LED lights in that store? They are amazing!
- Ces lumières LED consomment très peu d'énergie.These LED lights consume very little energy.
- Est-ce que tu préfères les lumières LED ou les ampoules classiques ?Do you prefer LED lights or classic bulbs?
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are decorating their new apartment.
- GabrielLéa, regarde ces jolies lumières LED.Léa, look at these pretty LED lights.
- LéaElles sont super, Gabriel, on les installe où ?They are great, Gabriel, where should we install them?
- GabrielOn pourrait les mettre au-dessus du lit.We could put them above the bed.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée !That is an excellent idea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries LED, CC BY-SA 4.0.
