mettre en lumière

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/mɛtʁ ɑ̃ lymjɛʁ/
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To make something visible to people’s attention.
Practice using mettre en lumière in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • L’enquête met en lumière une erreur grave.
    The investigation brings to light a serious mistake.
  • Une comparaison simple peut mettre en lumière cette différence.
    A simple comparison can make this difference clear.
  • Le documentaire met en lumière le travail des soignants.
    The documentary highlights the work of care staff.
  • Ces chiffres mettent en lumière une forte inégalité.
    These figures bring into focus a sharp inequality.
  • Son discours a mis en lumière les besoins du quartier.
    Her speech highlighted the neighborhood’s needs.

Similar words

révéler
mettre en évidence
souligner
faire ressortir

Meanings

Bring a point to notice

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Draw attention to a fact, quality or problem so that it becomes clear or widely recognised.

Examples

  • L’enquête met en lumière une erreur grave.
    The investigation brings to light a serious mistake.
  • Son discours a mis en lumière les besoins du quartier.
    Her speech highlighted the neighborhood’s needs.
  • Ces chiffres mettent en lumière une forte inégalité.
    These figures bring into focus a sharp inequality.
  • Le documentaire met en lumière le travail des soignants.
    The documentary highlights the work of care staff.
  • Une comparaison simple peut mettre en lumière cette différence.
    A simple comparison can make this difference clear.

Similar words

mettre en évidence
faire ressortir
souligner
révéler

Etymology

Literally “put into light”: mettre is “put”, en marks the state, and lumière is “light”; the expression transfers visibility to public attention.

FAQ

What does mettre en lumière mean?

To highlight or reveal something important.

Does it require literal light?

No, this entry is the figurative expression.

What can it take as an object?

A fact, problem, quality or overlooked person’s work.

Is it the same as faire la lumière sur?

No. That expression means to solve or clarify a mystery.

What is the past form?

A mis en lumière uses mis, the past participle of mettre.

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