lumière verte
Grammar & Usage
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A noun phrase composed of the feminine noun 'lumière' followed by the postpositive adjective 'verte'. The adjective agrees in gender (feminine) and number (singular) with the noun. It can denote literal colored illumination or, especially in Canadian French, authorization/permission (synonymous with 'feu vert').
Sample sentences
Le projet a enfin reçu la lumière verte de la direction.
The project finally received the green light from management.
Une lumière verte s'est allumée sur le tableau de bord pour indiquer que le système est prêt.
A green light turned on the dashboard to indicate that the system is ready.
Traversez la rue seulement lorsque la lumière verte apparaît.
Cross the street only when the green light appears.
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Example
Le projet a enfin reçu la lumière verte de la direction.
The project finally received the green light from management.
Une lumière verte s'est allumée sur le tableau de bord pour indiquer que le système est prêt.
A green light turned on the dashboard to indicate that the system is ready.
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