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gleam in French

gleam in French is reflet, miroitement, rayon — gleam means a brief or faint flash of light.

gleam in French

reflet
noun
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
miroitement
noun
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
rayon
noun
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
luire
verb
To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.

What does "gleam" mean?

  1. noun A brief or faint flash of light.
    "A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds."
  2. verb To shine faintly or briefly.
    "The polished silver gleamed under the chandelier."
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gleam in a sentence

  • A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds.
  • There was a gleam in her eye as she opened the gift.
  • The polished silver gleamed under the chandelier.

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What is "gleam" in French?

"gleam" in French is reflet, miroitement, rayon. gleam means: A brief or faint flash of light.

How do you use "gleam" in a sentence?

Example: "A gleam of sunlight broke through the clouds." In French, "gleam" is reflet, miroitement, rayon.

Are there other ways to say "gleam" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "gleam": reflet, miroitement, rayon, luire.

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