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    Brillèrent (en. Shone)

    /bʁi.jɛ.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Emit light or brightness.
    The stars shone in the night sky.
    Les étoiles brillèrent dans le ciel nocturne.
    To stand out or excel.
    The performances of the artists shone during the concert.
    Les performances des artistes brillèrent lors du concert.
    To have a bright shine.
    The jewelry sparkled under the store lights.
    Les bijoux brillèrent sous les lumières du magasin.

    Etymology

    Formation of the verb 'briller' in the simple past.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shine like a star
    To be very visible or remarkable.
    briller comme un étoile
    shine by its absence
    To be absent when expected.
    briller par son absence

    Related Words

    brilliant
    That emits a lot of light.
    brillant
    brightness
    Quality of what shines.
    brillance
    to shine
    To produce light.
    briller

    Slang Meanings

    To shine in a context of success.
    He shone at this event.
    Il a brillé lors de cet événement.
    To have a striking style or attitude.
    She shines with her new outfit.
    Elle brille avec sa nouvelle tenue.