rayonner
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rayonner
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to shine
Nous avons observé les étoiles qui rayonnaient dans le ciel.We observed the stars shining in the sky.
2. (figurative) (to be beaming)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to be radiant
Tu rayonnes ! Ta joie fait plaisir à voir !You're radiant! Your joy is a pleasure to see!
a. to shine
Au cours de sa carrière politique, Justin a su rayonner dans tout le pays et inspirer la jeune génération.During his political career, Justin was able to shine throughout the country and inspire the younger generation.
a. to radiate
La douleur rayonnait dans toute ma jambe après ma chute.The pain radiated through my entire leg after my fall.
a. to travel around
Pendant nos vacances dans le sud de la France, nous avons rayonné autour d'Aix-en-Provence.During our vacation in the south of France, we traveled around Aix-en-Provence.
Conjugations
Indicative of "rayonner"
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Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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