brillant

brillant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. shiny
Tes chaussures sont très brillantes !Your shoes are very shiny!
b. shining
La princesse en armure brillante prit d'assaut le château et sauva le chevalier.The princess in shining armor stormed the castle and rescued the knight.
c. sparkling
Ces pierres brillantes ont attiré notre attention.These sparkling stones caught our attention.
d. glittering
Ce tissu brillant sera parfait pour ma robe.This glittering fabric will be perfect for my dress.
e. bright
Théophile avait les yeux brillants à cause de la fièvre.Théophile's eyes were bright with fever.
f. glossy
Ma sœur utilise une huile spéciale pour rendre ses cheveux brillants.My sister uses a special oil to make her hair look glossy.
g. gloss (noun)
Le vernis est disponible en finitions mate, satinée ou brillante.The varnish is available in matte, satin, or gloss finishes.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(remarkable)
a. brilliant
Nous pouvons nous attendre à un avenir brillant pour un jeune scientifique aussi prometteur.We can expect a brilliant future for such a promising young scientist.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(very intelligent)
a. brilliant
Émilie est une élève brillante qui excelle dans ses études.Émilie is a brilliant student who excels in her studies.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. brilliance
Le brillant de cette perle est sublime !This pearl's brilliance is sublime!
b. shine
Comment entretenir le brillant de l'acier ?How can you maintain the shine of steel?
a. brilliant
Charles offrit à Alexane une bague de fiançailles ornée d’un magnifique brillant.Charles gave Alexane an engagement ring with a magnificent brilliant on it.
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