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l'étincelle
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
a. spark
Quand j’ai branché la machine, j’ai vu une étincelle sortir de la prise.When I plugged the machine in, I saw a spark come out of the outlet.
a. sparkle
La pierre précieuse brillait de mille étincelles sous la lumière.The precious stone shone with a thousand sparkles under the light.
3. (figurative) (hint)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. glimmer (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Dans ses yeux, on pouvait voir une étincelle d'espoir lorsqu'elle a reçu la nouvelle.In her eyes, we could see a glimmer of hope when she received the news.
4. (figurative) (triggering incident)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. spark (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Au moment où j’allais m’endormir, j’ai eu une étincelle de créativité.Right when I was about to fall asleep, I had a spark of creativity.
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