Luisants (en. Shiny)

/lɥizɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That reflects or emits a dazzling light.
The luminous stars in the night sky are beautiful.
Les étoiles luisants dans le ciel nocturne sont magnifiques.
That has a shiny or sparkling appearance.
Her luminous eyes conveyed her joy.
Ses yeux luisants traduisaient sa joie.
A term used to describe something that is wet or slippery under light.
The luminous cobblestones after the rain are dangerous.
Les pavés luisants après la pluie sont dangereux.

Etymology

From the verb 'luire', meaning to shine or emit light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shining like a new penny
Very bright, striking.
luisants comme un sou neuf
shining like stars
Very clear, magnificent.
luisants comme des étoiles

Related Words

to shine
Verb meaning to emit light.
luire
to shine
To emit or reflect light, to have a shine.
briller
brilliance
Bright or shining light.
éclat

Slang Meanings

Meaning something precious or important.
This watch is luminous; it must cost a fortune.
Cette montre est luisante, elle doit coûter une fortune.
Exceptional quality of something.
This performance was luminous; everyone is talking about it.
Cette performance était luisante, tout le monde en parle.