resplendir
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resplendir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
1. (to glimmer)
a. to shine
Les étoiles resplendissent dans le ciel par une nuit claire.The stars shine in the sky on a clear night.
b. to be radiant
La lumière resplendit sur le lac dans l'après-midi.The light is radiant on the lake in the afternoon.
2. (figurative) (to look magnificent)
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 glow (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Lorsque Fabienne connaît la bonne réponse, son visage resplendit de fierté.Whenever Fabienne knows the right answer, her face glows with pride.
b. to be radiant (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Colette resplendissait dans sa nouvelle robe.Colette was radiant in her new dress.
c. to be resplendent (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La chanteuse resplendit sur scène tous les soirs.The singer is resplendent on stage every night.
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