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    Étincelant (en. Sparkling)

    /et̃.sɛ.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Emitting sparks or shining brightly.
    The stars in the sky are sparkling.
    Les étoiles dans le ciel sont étincelantes.
    Drawing attention with its brilliance.
    Her sparkling dress turned heads.
    Sa robe étincelante faisait tourner les têtes.
    Figuratively: Showing great liveliness or intelligence.
    He had a sparkling response during the debate.
    Il a eu une réponse étincelante lors du débat.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'étinceler' with the suffix '-ant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sparkling eyes
    Eyes that shine with bright intensity.
    des yeux étincelants
    a sparkling gaze
    A gaze that expresses great joy or keen intelligence.
    un regard étincelant
    a sparkling life
    A life full of success and brilliance.
    une vie étincelante

    Related Words

    sparkle
    Verb meaning to emit brilliance in the form of sparks.
    étinceler
    spark
    A small luminous spark, often produced by a fire.
    étincelle
    brilliance
    Intense brightness or illumination.
    éclat

    Slang Meanings

    Something extraordinary or very impressive.
    This concert was sparkling, I loved it!
    Ce concert était étincelant, j'ai adoré !
    To make something spectacular.
    This decoration is really going to sparkle at the party.
    Cette déco va vraiment étinceler la fête.