soleil

/sɔ.lɛj/

1. General

nounmasculine

sun (the star)

sunlight; sunshine

Il y a beaucoup de soleil aujourd'hui — on va à la plage ?

There's a lot of sunshine today — shall we go to the beach?

Synonyms:astre, lumière, ensoleillement

2. General

nounmasculine

sunny spot; patch of sun (a place where the sun falls)

On se met au soleil pour prendre un café ?

Shall we sit in the sun to have a coffee?

Synonyms:rayon de soleil, ensoleillement

3. General

nounmasculine

a source of warmth or joy

someone who brightens your life (figurative, affective)

Tu es mon soleil.

You are my sunshine / you brighten my life.

Synonyms:bonheur, rayon de soleil