Brilla (en. Shone)
/bʁiːja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To emit light, to be radiant.
The moon shone in the night sky.
La lune brilla dans le ciel nocturne.
To stand out remarkably.
She stood out for her intelligence during the exam.
Elle brilla par son intelligence lors de l'examen.
To have a particular brilliance.
The stars shine in the night.
Les étoiles brillent dans la nuit.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'brillare', meaning to shine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shine like a diamond
To be very precious or impressive.
briller comme un diamant
make one's eyes shine
To awaken wonder or interest.
faire briller les yeux
shine through one’s absence
To be absent when one is expected to be present.
briller par son absence
Related Words
brilliance
The quality of what shines.
brillance
brilliant
Something that shines or is very intelligent.
brillant
brightness
Bright light.
éclat
Slang Meanings
To excel in a particular field.
He shines in math; he's a real whiz!
Il brille en maths, c'est un vrai crack!
To make a good impression.
She shone in her final presentation.
Elle a brillé à sa présentation finale.