French translation of lamplighter is 
allumeur de réverbères

Meaning of "lamplighter" in English

A "lamplighter" refers to a person historically responsible for lighting street lamps at dusk and extinguishing them at dawn. Before the widespread use of electric street lighting, lamplighters played an essential role in urban life, patrolling streets to illuminate public spaces. The job was not merely functional; lamplighters often became familiar figures in their communities, contributing to the sense of security and routine. With the advent of electricity, the need for lamplighters diminished, rendering the role largely obsolete but remembered as a quaint symbol of a bygone era.

Meaning of "allumeur de réverbères" in French

The term "allumeur de réverbères" translates to "lamplighter" in English and denotes someone whose job was to ignite and extinguish street lamps. In the era before electric lights, these individuals were vital for city lighting, ensuring streets were illuminated for residents' safety during nighttime. The allumeur de réverbères was a recognizable figure in their community, performing a crucial service. However, as technology advanced and electric lighting became commonplace, the role of the allumeur de réverbères faded away, becoming a nostalgic reminder of past urban life.

Pronunciation of "lamplighter" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlæmpˌlaɪtər/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional dialects, the pronunciation may slightly vary with accents affecting the vowel sounds, yet the overall pronunciation remains relatively consistent across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "allumeur de réverbères" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /a.ly.mɶʁ də ʁevɛʁ.bɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents within France and other French-speaking areas might slightly alter the intonation and stress on certain syllables, but the pronunciation remains generally understood among French speakers.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The lamplighter walked down the street, lighting each lamp with care.
   (L'allumeur de réverbères marchait dans la rue, allumant chaque lampe avec soin.)

2. As the sun set, the lamplighter began his evening rounds.
   (Au coucher du soleil, l'allumeur de réverbères commença sa tournée du soir.)

3. Children watched in awe as the lamplighter performed his nightly duty.
   (Les enfants regardaient avec émerveillement l'allumeur de réverbères faire son travail nocturne.)

4. The old lamplighter shared tales from his years of service.
   (L'ancien allumeur de réverbères partageait des histoires de ses années de service.)

5. A statue in the town honors the memory of the last lamplighter.
   (Une statue dans la ville honore la mémoire du dernier allumeur de réverbères.)

6. Every night, the lamplighter ensured the streets were safe and bright.
   (Chaque nuit, l'allumeur de réverbères s'assurait que les rues étaient sûres et bien éclairées.)

7. The lamplighter's clothing was often covered in soot from his work.
   (Les vêtements de l'allumeur de réverbères étaient souvent couverts de suie à cause de son travail.)

8. Residents waved to the lamplighter as he passed by their homes.
   (Les résidents saluaient l'allumeur de réverbères lorsqu'il passait devant chez eux.)

9. The lamplighter used a long pole to reach the taller lamps.
   (L'allumeur de réverbères utilisait une longue perche pour atteindre les lampes les plus hautes.)

10. With the advent of electricity, the lamplighter's role became obsolete.
    (Avec l'avènement de l'électricité, le rôle de l'allumeur de réverbères devint obsolète.)

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

Synonyms: lightman, streetlighter

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: torchbearer, illuminator, caretaker

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "allumeur de réverbères" in French

Synonyms: veilleur, gardien des lumières

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: porteur de flambeau, illuminateur, veilleur de nuit

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