La lune
Example: La lune brille dans le ciel cette nuit claire.
Definition
"La lune" refers to the natural satellite of the Earth that shines in the night sky. It is visible as a bright, round object and influences tides, phases, and night illumination, commonly admired during clear nights like in the phrase 'La lune brille dans le ciel cette nuit claire.'
Etymology
The term "la lune" comes from the Latin word 'luna,' which means moon. This word has been used in French for centuries to describe Earth's satellite. Did you know that the moon's name is linked to the Latin root 'lux,' meaning light, reflecting its role in lighting the night?
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"La lune" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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