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  2. /Negative pronouns (ne... rien)
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allumer

allumer
to light / to turn on
From Lesson 111:Negative pronouns (ne... rien)·French

Usages of allumer

Le salon est sombre, alors j'allume la cheminée.
The living room is dark, so I am lighting the fireplace.
J'allume la lampe pour faire un puzzle.
I am turning on the lamp to do a puzzle.
J'allumais la lumière quand j'ai entendu un cri.
I was turning on the light when I heard a scream.
La flamme que j'ai vu allumer brillait dans la nuit.
The flame I saw lit was shining in the night.

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