Étincelles (en. Sparks)

/e.tɛ̃.sɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small bright flashes produced by combustion or friction.

Sparks flew from the campfire.

Les étincelles jaillissaient du feu de camp.

Signs of passion or excitement.

There were sparks between them from their first meeting.

Il y avait des étincelles entre eux dès leur première rencontre.

Events or ideas that trigger a reaction.

This conversation created sparks of inspiration.

Cette conversation a créé des étincelles d'inspiration.

From the verb 'sparkle' which means to produce a bright light.

sparks in the eyes

an expression that means to have enthusiasm or passion.

des étincelles dans les yeux

to have sparks

means to feel a strong attraction or connection with someone.

avoir des étincelles

to create sparks

refers to generating ideas or enthusiasm.

créer des étincelles

sparkle

verb that means to produce sparks or shine.

étinceler

brilliance

intense light or shine.

brillance

passion

intensity of an interest or emotion.

passion

To have a strong connection with someone.

When they look at each other, there are sparks.

Quand ils se regardent, il y a des étincelles.

To be very excited or playful.

She was full of sparks that night.

Elle était pleine d'étincelles ce soir-là.