French Word · Intermediate
illuminer
to illuminate, to light up
Pronunciation: /i.ly.mi.ne/
Meaning
to illuminate, to light up
Example
Les étoiles illuminent le ciel noir.
The stars illuminate the dark sky.
Practice tips
- Practice illuminer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.