light
Describes a space that has a lot of natural brightness or many windows. It also refers to colors that are pale or close to white rather than dark.
Exemples
3 sur 5Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'light bulb'—when you turn it on, the room becomes 'light'.
Quiz rapide
The bedroom is very _____ because it has two big windows.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : light
Exemples
Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
everydayOur living room is very light because it has three large windows.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
formalThe architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
informalIt’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
The study concludes that light working environments significantly improve mood.
academicThe study concludes that light working environments significantly improve mood.
We should use a light grey for the office walls to make the space feel larger.
businessWe should use a light grey for the office walls to make the space feel larger.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
light as a feather
light as a feather
in a good light
in a good light
see the light
see the light
Souvent confondu avec
'Lite' is an informal spelling often used in food labeling to mean low-calorie, whereas 'light' is the standard spelling for brightness and weight.
'Bright' implies a strong intensity of light, while 'light' often refers to the presence of light or the shade of a color.
Notes d'usage
Use 'light' when talking about how much sun or lamp-glow is in a room. It is also the opposite of 'dark' when describing colors like blue, green, or brown.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'white' when they mean 'light' (e.g., saying 'white blue' instead of 'light blue').
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'light bulb'—when you turn it on, the room becomes 'light'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English 'lēoht', meaning bright, shining, or not heavy.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cultures, 'light' homes are associated with cleanliness, happiness, and modern interior design.
Quiz rapide
The bedroom is very _____ because it has two big windows.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : light
Grammaire lie
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