D'étoiles (en. Of stars)

de ɛtwaill

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is composed of stars.
The sky of shining stars was magnificent.
Le ciel d'étoiles brillantes était magnifique.
A design or a pattern that includes representations of stars.
She chose a starry wallpaper for the room.
Elle a choisi un papier peint d'étoiles pour la chambre.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'stella', which means star.

Common Phrases and Expressions

star engine
An expression often used to describe a source of celestial or mysterious inspiration.
moteur d'étoiles
starry night
A night when the stars are particularly visible.
nuit d'étoiles

Related Words

star
A celestial body that shines in the sky, usually a fixed star.
étoile
celestial
Related to the sky or the space above the earth.
céleste

Slang Meanings

To have lofty dreams or aspirations.
He really aims high in his projects; he has star dreams.
Il vise vraiment haut dans ses projets, il a des rêves d'étoiles.
Exceptional quality, often used to denote something elegant or precious.
This dress really has a touch of stars.
Cette robe a vraiment une touche d'étoiles.