Fulgence (en. Fulgence)
/fy.lʒɑ̃s/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Blazing light.
The fulgence of the stars illuminates the night.
La fulgence des étoiles illumine la nuit.
The brilliant or resplendent nature of an object.
The fulgence of this piece of jewelry is impressive.
La fulgence de cette pièce de joaillerie est impressionnante.
Shine or excessive splendor.
His speech was full of fulgence and eloquence.
Son discours était plein de fulgence et d'éloquence.
Etymology
From Latin 'fulgentia', derived from 'fulgere' which means 'to shine'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To have fulgence
To have a shine or to shine in a situation.
avoir de la fulgence
Fulgeance of the sun
Intense light emitted by the sun.
fulgence du soleil
Full fulgence
State or moment when something shines fully.
pleine fulgence
Related Words
Fulgurer
To produce an intense shine.
fulgurer
Illuminated
Lit in a way that highlights the fulgence.
illuminé
Luminous
That emits or reflects light.
lumineux
Slang Meanings
To be outstanding or remarkable.
This show had a fulgence that dazzled me.
Ce spectacle était d'une fulgence qui m'a ébloui.
To have flair.
He arrived with a fulgence that captivated everyone.
Il est arrivé avec une fulgence qui a captivé tout le monde.