lumière du soleil
feminine
Sunlight in French is lumière du soleil.
The term refers to the electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun.
Meaning: electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lumière du soleil is composed of lumière (light), du (of the) and soleil (sun).
Which one should you use?
While lumière du soleil refers to the general phenomenon of sunlight, rayon de soleil is used to refer to a specific ray or beam of light. Additionally, ensoleillement is used in technical or meteorological contexts to describe the amount of sunlight an area receives.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase lumière du soleil is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The term Lumières is the root of the 'Age of Enlightenment', known in French as le Siècle des Lumières, linking sunlight to the birth of modern reason.
- While lumière du soleil describes the light itself, calling someone a rayon de soleil is a common idiomatic way to describe a person who brings happiness and warmth into your life.
- The word soleil actually comes from a diminutive form in Vulgar Latin, meaning 'little sun', rather than the standard Latin word for sun.
Examples in context
- J'aime la lumière du soleil.I love sunlight.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for sunlight.Tatoeba #1483113 by martin9, translation #2809524 by mervert1
- La lumière du soleil agit sur la peau.Sunlight acts upon the skin.This sentence is useful for describing how sunlight affects the skin.Tatoeba #12867123 by lbdx, translation #12736816 by AlanF_US
- La lumière du soleil illumine la pièce.Sunlight brightens the room.This sentence is useful for describing how sunlight brightens a room.Tatoeba #7071941 by Micsmithel, translation #281040 by jakov
- Les rayons du soleil caressent délicatement ma peau.The sunlight gently caresses my skin.
- Je me sens revigoré sous les rayons du soleil.I feel refreshed under the sunlight.
- L'efficacité des panneaux solaires dépend de la capture de la lumière solaire.The efficiency of solar panels relies on capturing sunlight.
- La lumière solaire joue un rôle essentiel dans la photosynthèse.Sunlight plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.
- Les rayons de soleil filtrent à travers les arbres, créant une atmosphère apaisante.The sunlight filters through the trees, creating a soothing atmosphere.
- Assieds-toi ici, tu profiteras des doux rayons de soleil !Sit here, and you'll enjoy the gentle sunlight!
- On ne peut pas résister à la tentation d'une balade à la lumière du jour !One cannot resist the temptation of a walk in the daylight!
- Rien de mieux qu'une tasse de café à la lumière du jour pour bien commencer la journée.Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the daylight to start the day off right.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are sitting in a cafe near a large window.
- ChloéLa lumière du soleil est très agréable ici.The sunlight is very pleasant here.
- HugoOui, mais elle chauffe un peu trop.Yes, but it is getting a bit too warm.
- ChloéJe vais fermer le rideau pour toi, Hugo.I will close the curtain for you, Hugo.
- HugoMerci, Chloé, c'est plus confortable ainsi.Thanks, Chloé, it is more comfortable this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunlight” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, lumière, soleil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
