French translation of illumine is 
illuminer

Meaning of "illumine" in English

"Illumine" is a verb used to mean bringing light to something, making it visibly bright, or figuratively enlightening someone mentally or spiritually. It's a poetic or archaic term often found in literature where it conveys a sense of spiritual or intellectual awakening. The word can be synonymous with "illuminate," albeit with a more literary tone. It might be used to describe the act of casting a light that reveals hidden details or provides clarity, both in physical and metaphorical contexts.

Meaning of "illuminer" in French

"Illuminer" in French is a verb that translates directly to "illuminate" or "light up" in English. It means to cast light on a subject, making it bright and visible, or to bring mental enlightenment or revelation to a person or a situation. This word finds usage in both literal senses, such as lighting up a room, and figurative senses, such as illuminating knowledge. It carries the nuance of making something clearer or more radiant, whether in physical light or intellectual insight.

Pronunciation of "illumine" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ɪˈluːmɪn/.

Pronunciation Variations: The emphasis typically falls on the second syllable. No significant dialectical or regional variations affect its pronunciation substantially.

Pronunciation of "illuminer" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /i.ly.mi.ne/.

Pronunciation Variations: The sounds are consistent across different regions of France and Francophone countries, with little variation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The soft light from the candle illumined the dark room.
   (La lumière douce de la bougie illumina la pièce sombre.)

2. The story was designed to illumine young minds.
   (L'histoire était conçue pour illuminer les jeunes esprits.)

3. The artist's work seeks to illumine the beauty of the mundane.
   (L'œuvre de l'artiste cherche à illuminer la beauté du quotidien.)

4. Her smile seems to illumine everyone around her.
   (Son sourire semble illuminer tous ceux qui l'entourent.)

5. The dawn's gentle rays began to illumine the horizon.
   (Les rayons doux de l'aube commencèrent à illuminer l'horizon.)

6. His words illumined the complexities of the philosophical argument.
   (Ses mots illuminaient les complexités de l'argument philosophique.)

7. The guide used a torch to illumine the ancient carvings.
   (Le guide utilisa une torche pour illuminer les sculptures anciennes.)

8. The lecture was designed to illumine various perspectives of the topic.
   (La conférence était conçue pour illuminer divers aspects du sujet.)

9. Her novel aims to illumine the struggles of marginalized communities.
   (Son roman vise à illuminer les luttes des communautés marginalisées.)

10. The moonlight served to illumine the quiet landscape.
    (Le clair de lune servit à illuminer le paysage tranquille.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illumine" in English

Synonyms: brighten, enlighten, illuminate, clarify, elucidate, light up, shine, highlight, reveal, unveil.

Antonyms: darken, obscure, overshadow, conceal, cloud.

Similar Words: light, glow, radiate, clarify, elucidate.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illuminer" in French

Synonyms: éclairer, illuminer, briller, luire, éclat, incandescer, rayonner, projeter, mettre en lumière.

Antonyms: obscurcir, assombrir, cacher, voiler, ternir.

Similar Words: allumer, illuminer, révéler, clarifier, lumineuse.

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