Briantes (en. Briantes)

/bʁjɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That emits or reflects intense light.
The stars in the sky are bright tonight.
Les étoiles dans le ciel sont briantes cette nuit.
That is remarkable for its brightness or color.
Her dress was bright and attracted all the attention.
Sa robe était briante et attirait tous les regards.
That has a vivid and brilliant character.
The paint on the wall is very bright.
La peinture sur le mur est très briante.

Etymology

From the verb 'briller' with the suffix '-ant' indicating a characteristic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bright colors
bright and vivid colors
des couleurs briantes
a bright light
a very intense light
une lumière briante
a brilliant style
a very remarkable and attractive style
un style briant

Related Words

to shine
to emit light
briller
brilliant
that produces bright light
brillant
brightness
intense light or brilliance
éclat

Slang Meanings

To have a dazzling personality.
She is always in a good mood; she really has a bright personality.
Elle est toujours de bonne humeur, elle a vraiment une personnalité briante.
Very colorful and flashy clothes.
This outfit is too bright for me; I prefer something more subdued.
Cette tenue est trop briante pour moi, je préfère quelque chose de plus sobre.