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luminaire

English translation: luminaire / lighting fixture (some contexts)

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French term or phrase:	luminaire
English translation:	luminaire / lighting fixture (some contexts)
Entered by:	Tony M

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10:21 Nov 2, 2010

French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng

French term or phrase: luminaire

as in:
Salon International du luminaire, du design de la lumière,de l'éclairage architectural et paysager.
C'est le 1er salon de ce genre en xxx, entièrement et exclusivement consacré à l'éclairage domestique, urbain, professionnel, événementiel et industriel.

Thanks for your help!

mimi 254 KudoZ activity Questions: 150 (none open) (13 closed without grading) Answers: 2800
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luminaire

Explanation:
Is the correct technical term used in the industry, and I think is appropriate if this is a trade show, as appears to be the case.

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We do talk about 'lighting fixtures', but I think that fits better in a more engineering context (you know, installation, etc.).

'light fitting' is much more of a layperson's term.