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    Luisait (en. Shined)

    /lɥizɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To emit light, to shine.
    The moon was shining in the night sky.
    La lune luisait dans le ciel nocturne.
    To be bright or luminous.
    The stars shine in the night.
    Les étoiles luisent dans la nuit.
    To have a shining or lustrous appearance.
    The varnish on the car shone after cleaning.
    Le vernis sur la voiture luisait après le nettoyage.

    Etymology

    From Old French "luisir," which comes from Latin "lucere," meaning "to shine."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shone like a lighthouse
    To shine intensely, to be very visible.
    luisait comme un phare
    shone with a new brightness
    To reveal a new beauty or quality.
    luisait d'un éclat nouveau

    Related Words

    luisir
    Verb meaning to shine or emit light.
    luisir
    luisance
    Noun referring to the quality of something that shines.
    luisance
    luissance
    A regional form of the word luisir.
    luissance

    Slang Meanings

    To shine in society, to be the center of attention.
    At the party, he shone like a star.
    À la soirée, il luisait comme une star.
    To be very satisfied or happy.
    After receiving the award, she gleamed with happiness.
    Après avoir reçu le prix, elle luisait de bonheur.