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projecteur

spotlight, projector

noun pro-zhek-TER Rare

Also means

searchlight

Usage Note

projecteur covers both the theatrical spotlight and a cinema/video projector. Sous les projecteurs means 'in the spotlight' figuratively, as in public attention. Do not confuse with projection, the act of showing a film, or projectile.

Examples

"Le projecteur éclaire la scène du spectacle."

Natural Translation

The spotlight lights up the stage.

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