sparkling in French
sparkling in French is effervescent, pétillant — sparkling means reflecting light in bright little flashes.
sparkling in French
effervescent
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
pétillant
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
What does "sparkling" mean?
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adjective Reflecting light in bright little flashes.
"The sparkling snow made the whole hillside glitter."
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adjective Of a drink, containing bubbles of dissolved carbon dioxide.
"They ordered a bottle of sparkling water with dinner."
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adjective Brilliant, witty, or full of energy.
"The critics praised her sparkling performance."
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sparkling in a sentence
- The sparkling snow made the whole hillside glitter.
- They ordered a bottle of sparkling water with dinner.
- The critics praised her sparkling performance.
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What is "sparkling" in French?
"sparkling" in French is effervescent, pétillant. sparkling means: Reflecting light in bright little flashes.
How do you use "sparkling" in a sentence?
Example: "The sparkling snow made the whole hillside glitter." In French, "sparkling" is effervescent, pétillant.
Are there other ways to say "sparkling" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sparkling": effervescent, pétillant.
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