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lampe

lamp, light

noun LAHMP Less Common

Origin: From Greek 'lampas', torch.

Usage Note

Lampe is the general word for a lamp or light fixture. Une lampe de poche is a torch/flashlight, and une lampe de chevet is a bedside lamp. The noun lampiste (historically a lamp lighter) is now used informally for a low-ranking employee who gets blamed for things — c'est toujours le lampiste qui paie.

Examples

"Elle a allumé la lampe de chevet."

Natural Translation

She turned on the bedside lamp.

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