Rayonnante (en. Radiant)

/ʁɛ.jɔ.nɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Referring to something that shines, that illuminates with intense light.
She had a radiant smile that lit up the room.
Elle avait un sourire rayonnant qui illuminait la pièce.
One that radiates joy, positive energy.
Her radiant mood put everyone in a good mood.
Son humeur rayonnante mettait tout le monde de bonne humeur.
When speaking of a person, who is healthy and full of life.
After the holidays, she was radiant with health.
Après les vacances, elle était rayonnante de santé.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

radiant like the sun
One that shines with great intensity like the sun.
rayonnante comme le soleil
a radiant smile
A smile that conveys great joy.
un sourire rayonnant
a radiant beauty
A beauty that manifests through inner luminosity.
une beauté rayonnante

Related Words

ray
Line of light or energy emitted by a light source.
rayon
radiation
Emission of rays, whether of light, heat, or energy.
rayonnement
shelving
The act of arranging objects in a way that makes them visible by light.
rayonnage

Slang Meanings

To feel good and full of energy.
After exercising, I feel radiant!
Après avoir fait du sport, je me sens rayonnant!
To be in an excellent state of mind.
Today, I am radiant, everything is fine!
Aujourd'hui, je suis rayonnante, tout va bien!