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    Brillaient (en. Were shining)

    /bʁi.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have a light intensity sufficient to be visible.
    The stars were shining in the night sky.
    Les étoiles brillaient dans le ciel nocturne.
    To produce a light, brightness that attracts attention.
    The ship's lights were shining in the distance.
    Les phares du bateau brillaient au loin.
    To stand out by its brightness or quality.
    Her talent shone during the competition.
    Son talent brillaient lors de la compétition.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'briller', coming from the Latin 'brillare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shine like a diamond
    To be exceptional or remarkable.
    briller comme un diamant
    shine by its absence
    To stand out by not being present.
    briller par son absence
    shine in the firmament
    To be very prominent, to be very successful.
    briller au firmament

    Related Words

    brilliant
    Producing a dazzling light.
    brilliant
    brilliance
    Bright or radiant aspects.
    éclat
    luminous
    Emitting light.
    lumineux

    Slang Meanings

    To be very good at something.
    He excels in math, he’s a genius.
    Il brille en maths, c'est un génie.
    To impress strongly.
    That performance truly shone!
    Cette performance a vraiment brillé!