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shine in French

shine in French is éclat, briller, luire — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in French

éclat
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
briller
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
luire
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "The sun shone brightly over the valley."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "She really shone during the interview."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "He shone his torch into the dark cellar."
  4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
    "The car had a real shine after being waxed."

shine in a sentence

  • The sun shone brightly over the valley.
  • Her shoes were polished until they shone.
  • She really shone during the interview.
  • He shone his torch into the dark cellar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shine" in French?

"shine" in French is éclat, briller, luire. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.

How do you use "shine" in a sentence?

Example: "The sun shone brightly over the valley." In French, "shine" is éclat, briller, luire.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shine": éclat, briller, luire.

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