Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
luminaire
English translation:
luminaire / lighting fixture (some contexts)
Added to glossary by
Tony M
Nov 2, 2010 10:21
13 yrs ago
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French term
luminaire
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Electronics / Elect Eng
as in:
Salon International du luminaire, du design de la lumière,de l'éclairage architectural et paysager.
C'est le 1er salon de ce genre en xxx, entièrement et exclusivement consacré à l'éclairage domestique, urbain, professionnel, événementiel et industriel.
Thanks for your help!
Salon International du luminaire, du design de la lumière,de l'éclairage architectural et paysager.
C'est le 1er salon de ce genre en xxx, entièrement et exclusivement consacré à l'éclairage domestique, urbain, professionnel, événementiel et industriel.
Thanks for your help!
Change log
Nov 4, 2010 09:16: Tony M changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/645152">mimi 254's</a> old entry - " luminaire"" to ""luminaire""
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French term (edited):
luminaire
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luminaire
Is the correct technical term used in the industry, and I think is appropriate if this is a trade show, as appears to be the case.
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Note added at 15 mins (2010-11-02 10:37:09 GMT)
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We do talk about 'lighting fixtures', but I think that fits better in a more engineering context (you know, installation, etc.).
'light fitting' is much more of a layperson's term.
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Note added at 15 mins (2010-11-02 10:37:09 GMT)
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We do talk about 'lighting fixtures', but I think that fits better in a more engineering context (you know, installation, etc.).
'light fitting' is much more of a layperson's term.
Note from asker:
| Thanks Tony - It now seems sooo obvious whereas it seemed soooo far fetched! |
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La Classe
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Bourth (X)
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Thanks, Alex!
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chris collister
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Thanks, Chris!
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David Goward
: You're such a luminary, Mr M!
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meirs
: Fiat lux
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Thanks, meirs! Et la lumière fut ...
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Comment: "Merci!"
Discussion
"EXPO LUMEN YAOUNDE 2011 - International Exhibition of Lighting Fixture, Light, Architectural and Landscape Lighting Design".