were shining
Past progressive conjugation of shine. There are other translations for this conjugation.
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shine
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
1. (to glow)
a. briller
The sun is finally shining after several days of rain.Le soleil brille enfin, après plusieurs jours de pluie.
2. (figurative) (to excel)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. briller (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ada is good at most things, but she shines in music.Ada est douée dans la plupart des domaines, mais elle brille en musique.
b. se distinguer
The actor shone in the second half of the play.L’acteur s’est distingué dans la seconde moitié de la pièce.
3. (figurative) (to be radiant)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. rayonner (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Jeanne shines when she talks about her new job and apartment.Jeanne rayonne lorsqu'elle parle de son nouveau travail et de son nouvel appartement.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
5. (to polish)
a. astiquer
We need to shine the silver before the party.Nous devons astiquer l'argenterie avant la fête.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
6. (brightness)
a. l'éclat (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This shampoo gives your hair more shine.Ce shampooing donne plus d'éclat à vos cheveux.
b. le lustre (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The black pearl's shine is subtle but very beautiful.Le lustre de la perle noire est subtil, mais très beau.
c. le brillant (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The leather's shine has faded over time.Le brillant du cuir s'est estompé avec le temps.
Conjugations
Indicative of "shine"
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