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    Rayonnait (en. Was radiant)

    /ʁɛ.jɔ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of radiating, that is to say, emitting light rays.
    The sun radiated warmth and light.
    Le soleil rayonnait de chaleur et de lumière.
    To manifest or be felt intensely.
    Her joy radiated throughout the room.
    Sa joie rayonnait dans toute la pièce.
    The act of shining brightly.
    The stars radiated in the black sky.
    Les étoiles rayonnaient dans le ciel noir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to radiate' which comes from the Latin 'radiāre', meaning to emit light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    radiate happiness
    To express intense joy.
    rayonner de bonheur
    radiate health
    To appear healthy.
    rayonner de santé
    radiate love
    To manifest affection clearly.
    rayonner d'amour

    Related Words

    ray
    A beam of light or an imaginary line emanating from a central point.
    rayon
    radiation
    The action of radiating or the quality of that which emits rays.
    rayonnement

    Slang Meanings

    To be on top, overflowing with energy.
    Since she met her love, she radiates.
    Depuis qu'elle a rencontré son amoureux, elle rayonne.
    To feel good, happy.
    After the vacation, she was radiating happiness.
    Après les vacances, elle rayonnait de bonheur.