sunlight

Signification

Noun

1. All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.
2. Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
3. Synonym of sunrise.

Verb

To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.

Coupé comme

sun‧light

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

Étymologie

From Middle English sonnelight, sunneliht, from Old English sunnan lēoht (“sunlight”), equivalent to sun + light. Cognate with Dutch zonlicht (“sunlight”), German Low German Sünnenlücht (“sunlight”), German Sonnenlicht (“sunlight”).

Phrases

One can imagine these two , covered with sand , running up the little street in the bright sunlight .

On peut imaginer ces deux, recouverts de sable, coulant dans la petite rue au soleil brillant.