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    L'éclat (en. The shine)

    /lekla/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Bright light, the brilliance of a star or an object.
    The moon has a bright brilliance tonight.
    La lune a un éclat brillant cette nuit.
    Radiance, flamboyant achievement or success.
    His speech had a lot of brilliance.
    Son discours a eu beaucoup d'éclat.
    A sharp sound or noise, like the shattering of glass.
    I heard the sound of a glass breaking.
    J'ai entendu l'éclat d'un verre qui se brise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exclārum', which means brilliance or brightness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burst of laughter
    A sudden and loud laugh.
    éclat de rire
    in all its splendor
    In a spectacular or impressive manner.
    dans toute sa splendeur
    the brilliance of success
    The recognition or fame gained through success.
    l'éclat du succès

    Related Words

    to burst
    To break into pieces.
    éclater
    to illuminate
    To make bright, to clarify.
    éclaire
    to light up
    To bring light to something.
    éclairer

    Slang Meanings

    An exceptional moment
    That concert was the highlight of my evening.
    Ce concert était l'éclat de ma soirée.
    A quality product
    This restaurant is a true gem of gastronomy.
    Ce restaurant est un vrai éclat de la gastronomie.