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    Éclat (en. Glow)

    /ekla/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A burst of light.
    The sun emits dazzling sparks.
    Le soleil émet des éclats éblouissants.
    A resounding success.
    His latest film had a great splash at the box office.
    Son dernier film a connu un grand éclat au box-office.
    A vivid manifestation of an emotion or feeling.
    She burst out laughing at his joke.
    Elle a éclaté de rire à sa blague.
    A striking effect or demeanor.
    Her voice has a particular brilliance that captivates the audience.
    Sa voix a un éclat particulier qui captive l'auditoire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'eclat', which means 'noise' or 'explosion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burst of laughter
    A sudden and loud laugh.
    éclat de rire
    loud voice
    A way of speaking that is loud and clear.
    éclat de voix
    glaring truth
    An evident, unequivocal truth.
    éclatante vérité

    Related Words

    bright
    Emitting intense light or having great clarity.
    brillant
    resonance
    Character of a sound that resonates strongly.
    résonance
    explosion
    A sudden event or a violent break.
    explosion

    Slang Meanings

    A remarkable event or achievement.
    That evening was a splash, everyone had fun.
    Cette soirée a été un éclat, tout le monde s'est amusé.
    A moment of glory.
    His speech was his highlight of the evening.
    Son discours a été son éclat du soir.