see the light

ouvrir les yeux, comprendre enfin

Comprendre soudain quelque chose de confus ou réaliser qu’un autre choix serait meilleur.

En anglais simple : To suddenly understand something that was confusing or realize that a different choice is better.

• Now I see the light.
• He finally saw the light and apologized.
• After we explained the costs, they began to see the light.

Synonymes : realize, understand, catch on

Expressions courantes : see the light, finally see the light

se convertir, trouver la foi

Commencer à croire en une religion après une expérience personnelle marquante.

En anglais simple : To begin believing in a religion after a powerful personal experience.

• He saw the light and joined the church.
• After years without faith, she finally saw the light.
• The preacher described how he had seen the light as a young man.

Synonymes : convert, find faith

Expressions courantes : see the light, finally see the light

voir le jour

Naître, être créé ou être rendu public.

En anglais simple : To be born, produced, or made known to the public.

• The manuscript finally saw the light.
• Her first book saw the light fifty years after her death.
• He first saw the light in a small village beside the sea.

Synonymes : appear, come into being

Expressions courantes : see the light, never see the light