la
/lɑ̃p/
Translation
lamp, light, torch
Word origin
From Latin lampas, borrowed from Greek lampas ('torch'), from lampein ('to shine'). English 'lamp' comes down the same line.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- lampas
- English cognates
- lamp
Grammar
Examples
, .
Turn the lamp on, it is far too dark in here.
.
The lights in the corridor no longer work.
.
She put a lamp on the bedside table.
' .
He was working by the light of a small lamp.
.
We bought two lamps for the children's bedroom.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(1)Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueFrench · Free printables
lampe: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "lampe" (lamp, light, torch): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 45.