rallumer

to relight, to switch back on

verb rah-loo-MEH Rare

Also means

to rekindle

Usage Note

Rallumer is the prefixed form of allumer (to light/switch on), with re- indicating resumption. It applies literally to relighting a fire (rallumer le feu) or switching a device back on (rallumer la télévision). Figuratively, rallumer une passion or rallumer un conflit means to rekindle or reignite something that had died down.

Examples

"Elle a rallumé la bougie soufflée."

Natural Translation

She relit the blown-out candle.

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