Éclatante (en. Brilliant)

/e.kla.tɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which produces a luminous shine.
The light of the star was dazzling in the night sky.
La lumière de l'étoile était éclatante dans le ciel nocturne.
Which is striking in its intensity or character.
Her dazzling beauty attracted all the gazes.
Sa beauté éclatante attirait tous les regards.
Which is remarkable, exceptional.
He delivered a dazzling performance at the concert.
Il a réussi un éclatante performance lors du concert.

Etymology

From the verb 'éclater', from the Latin 'exclatāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dazzlingly beautiful
Of remarkable and striking beauty.
éclatante de beauté
resounding success
A success that clearly stands out.
éclatante réussite
undeniable truth
A truth that cannot be denied.
éclatante vérité

Related Words

shine
The luminous effect or brilliance.
éclat
burst
To produce a shine, to break.
éclater
lighting
The act of illuminating, bringing light.
éclairement

Slang Meanings

Something very impressive.
Her style is dazzling, she always attracts attention.
Son style est éclatant, il attire toujours l'attention.
Referring to a person who easily stands out.
She looks stunning in that dress, all eyes are on her.
Elle est éclatante dans cette robe, tous les yeux sont sur elle.