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    Éblouir (en. Dazzle)

    /eblwir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause a sense of wonder or intense admiration.
    The city lights dazzle tourists.
    Les lumières de la ville éblouissent les touristes.
    To deceive or distract someone's attention with a captivating spectacle.
    The artist dazzles the audience with his performances.
    L'artiste éblouit le public par ses performances.
    To emit light so strong that it disturbs vision.
    The sun dazzles drivers on the road.
    Le soleil éblouit les conducteurs sur la route.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'esblouir', derived from Latin 'exblandire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dazzle with charm
    To make a strong impression by being very attractive.
    éblouir par son charme
    be dazzled by
    To be impressed or fascinated by something.
    être ébloui par
    to dazzle oneself
    To be overwhelmed by beauty or brilliance.
    s'éblouir

    Related Words

    dazzling
    The act of dazzling or the state of being dazzled.
    éblouissement
    dazzling
    That which dazzles, producing a great brightness.
    éblouissant
    flash
    A bright flash that can dazzle.
    éclair

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong impact, often used in an artistic context.
    This concert dazzled everyone.
    Ce concert a ébloui tout le monde.
    To be very impressive or stunning.
    Her style is truly dazzling.
    Son style est vraiment éblouissant.