Usages of s'allumer
L’ampoule du couloir est cassée; j’appuie sur l’interrupteur, mais rien ne s’allume.
The hallway bulb is broken; I press the switch, but nothing turns on.
La lampe s’allume quand j’appuie sur l’interrupteur.
The lamp turns on when I press the switch.
Nous rappelons l’électricienne parce qu’une lampe du couloir ne s’allume plus.
We call the electrician back because a hallway lamp no longer turns on.
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