Éblouissante (en. Dazzling)
/eb.lu.i.zɑ̃t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Of radiant beauty, capable of fascinating and impressing.
The dress she wore was truly dazzling.
La robe qu'elle portait était véritablement éblouissante.
That emits intense light.
The fireworks were dazzling that night.
Les feux d'artifice étaient éblouissants cette nuit-là.
That provokes a feeling of admiration or wonder.
Her talent for music is dazzling.
Son talent pour la musique est éblouissant.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'éblouir', coming from the Latin 'blandiri' which means 'to caress'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dazzling like a diamond
Of exceptional clarity and beauty.
éblouissant comme un diamant
to be dazzling on stage
Captivating the audience with its performance.
être éblouissant sur scène
dazzling at first sight
To impress at first glance.
éblouissante à première vue
Related Words
to dazzle
To blind by intense light.
éblouir
dazzle
State of a person who is dazzled or impressed.
éblouissement
temporary dazzle
Temporary loss of sight due to bright light.
éblouissement temporaire
Slang Meanings
Something extraordinary or striking.
That concert was just dazzling!
Ce concert était juste éblouissant!
Used to describe a person who attracts a lot of attention.
That actress is truly dazzling on the red carpet.
Cette actrice est vraiment éblouissante sur le tapis rouge.