Wordl'éclairMeaningthe flash of lightning (m)Part of speechnounPronunciationCourseFrenchLessonPast tense contrast: descriptions vs. completed actionsUsages of l'éclairUn grand éclair a frappé l'arbre pendant que nous mangions.A big flash of lightning struck the tree while we were eating.J'avais peur parce que j'ai vu un éclair.I was afraid because I saw a flash of lightning.