Lucifer
/ly.si.fɛʁ/
In French, the English phrase 'lucifer' is translated as Lucifer, referring to Venus as the morning star.
The term Lucifer is used as a name for the planet Venus when it is specifically identified as the morning star.
Meaning: Venus, the morning star (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ly.si.fɛʁ/. It has three syllables.
Did you know?
- In common French usage, a lucifer is a colloquial term for a match used to light a fire.
- If you use Lucifer in a casual conversation in France, people will almost certainly assume you are discussing the fallen angel from theology rather than astronomy. The religious connotation has almost entirely eclipsed the astronomical one in modern French.
- The word is a 'gendered' noun in French, meaning it is always masculine. Even if referring to a star, which is feminine (une étoile), the name Lucifer remains masculine.
Examples in context
- Lucifer brille dans le ciel.Lucifer shines in the sky.
- L'étoile du matin est Lucifer.The morning star is Lucifer.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are stargazing before dawn.
- ChloéNathan, regarde ce point brillant !Nathan, look at that bright spot!
- NathanC'est Lucifer, l'étoile du matin.That is Lucifer, the morning star.
- ChloéC'est magnifique et très pur.It is magnificent and very pure.
- NathanOui, elle brille avant le soleil.Yes, it shines before the sun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Lucifer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
