Usage examples of "light" in English with translation to French

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Light travels faster than sound. La lumière se déplace plus vite que le son.
A green light is on. Le feu est au vert.
She turned on the light. Elle a allumé la lumière.
I had a light lunch. J'ai fait un repas léger.
He wore a light blue tie. Il portait une cravate bleu clair.
The torch does not light its own stand. Le flambeau n'éclaire pas sa base.
"If it's a light workout, OK." "Right, so will we allow crotch-kicking and eyeball crushing?" «Si c'est un petit entraînement, d'accord.» «Bon, est-ce qu'on autorise les coups de pied dans les testicules et l'écrasement des globes oculaires ?»
The light doesn't work. La lumière ne fonctionne pas.
Do you have a light? Tu as du feu ?
Turn on the light, please. Allume la lumière, s'il te plaît.
I ate a light lunch. J'ai pris un repas léger.
I painted the roof light blue. J'ai peint le toit en bleu clair.
His unique perspective helped shed light on the situation. Son point de vue unique a contribué à éclairer la situation.
It is still light outside. Il y a encore de la lumière, dehors.
The traffic light turned green. Le feu passa au vert.
This damp match won't light. Cette allumette humide ne s'allumera pas.
I'd like something light. Je voudrais quelque chose de léger.
The room is spacious and light. La chambre est vaste et claire.
I can see the light. J'arrive à voir la lumière.
Turn left at the first light. Tournez à gauche au premier feu.
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