Any informal term for "chandelier", please?

**Mehrgan** · 23-Feb-2011, 13:48

Hi,
Could anyone tell me if there's any simple/informal word referring to the same object? What is the name for the shop selling these?

Thanks.

**Mehrgan** · 23-Feb-2011, 13:51

Is 'lustre' used for the same object in English? Ta!

**SoothingDave** · 23-Feb-2011, 14:01

You could call it a "light," but there is nothing formal or unusual about the word "chandelier."

**5jj** · 23-Feb-2011, 14:14

Originally Posted by Mehrgan

Is 'lustre' used for the same object in English

Not by most of us.

**bhaisahab** · 23-Feb-2011, 14:21

"Lustre" is the word in French for what we call a chandelier. In French a chandelier is what we call a candelabra or simply a candlestick.

**Mehrgan** · 23-Feb-2011, 14:22

Originally Posted by fivejedjon

Not by most of us.

May I know the difference, please?

**Mehrgan** · 23-Feb-2011, 14:24

Originally Posted by bhaisahab

"Lustre" is the word in French for what we call a chandelier. In French a chandelier is what we call a candelabra or simply a candlestick.

Oh! Sorry, my question came after your explanation. Thanks!

**Rover_KE** · 23-Feb-2011, 22:46

What is the name for the shop selling these?

A light shop.

Rover

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