🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

lumière fixe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lymyɛr fiks

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Steady-light/ˈstɛd.i laɪt/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le phare émet une lumière fixe pour guider les navires."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An illumination source that remains continuously lit without blinking, flashing, or pulsing.

    "The warning beacon switched from a flashing mode to a steady-light to indicate the hazard had cleared."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing a light or signal that shines continuously and uniformly without interruption.

    "Make sure your bicycle is equipped with a steady-light rear reflector for night riding."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combination of the Old English word 'stedi' (firm, fixed, constant) and the Old English 'lēoht' (illumination, light). Formed during the mid-19th century industrial period to describe continuous illumination sources distinct from flashing signals.

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