Éblouissement (en. Glare)

[eblwis-mã]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
English: State of being temporarily blinded by intense light.
English: The driver experienced a dazzle due to the headlights of the oncoming cars.
Le conducteur a subi un éblouissement à cause des phares des voitures en face.
English: State of stupor or admiration provoked by something magnificent or extraordinary.
English: The dazzle caused by the show was indescribable.
L'éblouissement provoqué par le spectacle était indescriptible.

Etymology

English: From the verb 'dazzle' with the suffix '-ing' indicating the action or effect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to have a dazzling moment
English: to be struck by the beauty or grandeur of something.
avoir un éblouissement
English: to be in a daze
English: to be overwhelmed by a strong impression.
être dans un éblouissement
English: dazzling of the senses
English: a state of intense or overwhelming sensations.
éblouissement des sens

Related Words

English: blindness
English: a state of not seeing or being unable to see.
aveuglement
English: light
English: visible radiation that makes objects perceivable.
lumière
English: dazzle
English: to temporarily blind someone with bright light.
éblouir

Slang Meanings

English: To be so impressed that one loses their words.
English: When she saw the concert, it was a total dazzle.
Quand elle a vu le concert, c'était un éblouissement total.
English: To feel a strong attraction or fascination for something.
English: This new movie left me in a daze.
Ce nouveau film m'a laissé avec un éblouissement.