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    Étoiles (en. Stars)

    [etoil]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Bright celestial bodies located in the universe
    The stars shine in the sky at night.
    Les étoiles brillent dans le ciel pendant la nuit.
    Symbols of fame or success
    She has always dreamed of being a movie star.
    Elle a toujours rêvé d'être une étoile de cinéma.
    In astrobiology, a star can also refer to a planetary system
    Our solar system orbits around a star called the Sun.
    Notre système solaire orbite autour d'une étoile appelée le Soleil.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stella', meaning 'star'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have stars in one’s eyes
    To be amazed, dreamy.
    avoir des étoiles dans les yeux
    to see stars
    To be very surprised.
    tomber des étoiles
    a shooting star
    A meteor briefly visible in the sky.
    une étoile filante

    Related Words

    North Star
    Star that indicates the north.
    étoile polaire
    Morning Star
    Bright star, often Venus.
    étoile du berger
    constellation
    Group of stars forming a pattern.
    constellation

    Slang Meanings

    A famous or talented person.
    This singer is a true pop star.
    Ce chanteur est une vraie étoile de la pop.
    A resounding success.
    His latest album was a blockbuster!
    Son dernier album a fait des étoiles!