Étincelait (en. Sparkled)

etɛ̃.sə.lɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Text: In the imperfect tense of the indicative of the verb 'sparkle', means to shine or produce flashes of light.
Text: The fireworks sparkled in the night sky.
Les feux d'artifice étincelaient dans le ciel nocturne.
Text: To bring to light or attract attention through flashes.
Text: The child's eyes sparkled with joy.
Les yeux de l'enfant étincelaient de joie.
Text: Emit a bright and sudden light.
Text: The gemstones sparkled under the light.
Les pierres précieuses étincelaient sous la lumière.

Etymology

Text: From the verb 'sparkle', derived from the Latin 'scintillare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Text: sparkle with a thousand lights
Text: Shine intensely, be very bright.
étinceler de mille feux
Text: have sparkling eyes
Text: Have a lively and joyful expression.
avoir des yeux qui étincellent

Related Words

Text: spark
Text: A small bright light produced by friction or heat.
étincelle
Text: scintillation
Text: Action of sparkling, quick flash of light.
scintillement

Slang Meanings

Text: To make a splash, attract attention in a spectacular way.
Text: This new outfit will really make you sparkle at the party.
Cette nouvelle tenue va vraiment te faire étinceler lors de la soirée.
Text: To feel very happy, glowing.
Text: Ever since he got that job, he sparkles everywhere he goes.
Depuis qu'il a eu ce job, il étincelle partout où il va.