Rayonnant (en. Radiant)

/ʁajɔ̃nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shines with a brilliant light.
She had a radiant smile.
Elle avait un sourire rayonnant.
Who expresses joy or satisfaction.
He had a radiant expression after receiving good news.
Il avait une expression rayonnante après avoir reçu des bonnes nouvelles.
Who has a striking brilliance or beauty.
The sunset was radiant.
Le coucher de soleil était rayonnant.

Etymology

From the verb 'rayonner', derived from the Latin 'radianter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a radiant smile
a smile that lights up the face.
un sourire rayonnant
radiating happiness
to reveal great joy or satisfaction.
rayonnant de bonheur
radiant actor
an actor who stands out for his luminous presence.
acteur rayonnant

Related Words

ray
A beam of light or energy.
rayon
to radiate
To emit or spread rays.
rayonner
radiation
The action of radiating or the way in which something spreads in rays.
rayonnement

Slang Meanings

Someone very happy or energetic.
She looks truly radiant today, she is bursting with energy!
Elle est vraiment rayonnante aujourd'hui, elle déborde d'énergie !
A person who attracts a lot of attention with their charm.
That actor is radiant, he captures all the attention.
Cet acteur est rayonnant, il capte tous les regards.