Radieuse (en. Radiant)

/ʁa.djøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That emits or reflects bright light.
The morning sun was radiant.
Le soleil du matin était radieux.
That expresses great joy or obvious happiness.
Her smile was radiant during the ceremony.
Son sourire était radieux lors de la cérémonie.
That inspires beauty and charm.
She has a radiant beauty.
Elle a une beauté radieuse.

Etymology

The word 'radieuse' derives from the Latin 'radiosus', meaning 'loaded with rays' or 'radiant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a radiant smile
a smile that expresses immense joy
un sourire radieux
a radiant day
a day when the sky is clear and sunny
une journée radieuse
a radiant gaze
a look illuminated by joy or love
un regard radieux

Related Words

radiance
Property of that which radiates or emits rays.
radiosité
radiant
That radiates light or heat.
radiant
radiance
Bright shine, radiation.
radiance

Slang Meanings

A person who has a natural and attractive charm.
This girl is really radiant; everyone loves her.
Cette fille est vraiment radieuse, tout le monde l'adore.
Used to describe a very positive situation.
These holidays were radiant; we had a great time.
Ces vacances étaient radieuses, on s'est super bien amusés.