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    Briller (en. Shine)

    /bʁije/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce light.
    The stars shine in the night sky.
    Les étoiles brillent dans le ciel nocturne.
    To be noticeable, to excel at something.
    She shone during her audition.
    Elle a brillé lors de son audition.
    To be dazzling and attractive.
    Her dress shines under the spotlight.
    Sa robe brille sous les projecteurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brillare' meaning 'to shine, to sparkle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shine by one's absence
    To be absent where one should be present.
    briller par son absence
    let shine
    To allow someone or something to stand out.
    laisser briller
    shine brightly
    To shine intensely, to have great brightness.
    briller de mille feux

    Related Words

    brilliant
    Who shines, dazzling.
    brillant
    brilliance
    Brightness, intensity of light.
    brilliance
    to shimmer
    Reflection, shine like a mirror.
    miroiter

    Slang Meanings

    To be successful or stand out.
    He really shone on stage last night.
    Il a vraiment brillé sur scène hier soir.
    To be in the spotlight, to be the object of attention.
    She loves to shine at parties.
    Elle aime briller dans les soirées.