bright

• Décrit quelque chose qui émet ou reflète beaucoup de lumière ; est aussi utilisé pour décrire une personne intelligente ou vive d'esprit.

Describes something that emits or reflects a lot of light; also used to describe a person who is intelligent or quick-witted.

1. Full of lightA1formal

   Emitting or reflecting a lot of light; shining.

   Lumineux

   • The sun is very bright today.
   • She has bright blue eyes.
   • The room was bright with natural light.

   Synonymesbrilliantdazzlinggleamingglowingincandescentluminousradiantshiningsparklingvivid

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomyshadowyunlit

2. IntelligentA2formal

   Quick to learn or understand; clever.

   Intelligent, vif d'esprit

   • He is a bright student who always gets good grades.
   • The child is very bright for her age.
   • She had a bright idea for the project.

   Synonymesacuteaptastutebrilliantcleverintelligentperceptivequicksharpsmart

   Antonymesdensedimdullslowstupid

3. Vivid or strongA1formal

   Used to describe colors that are strong and noticeable.

   Vif ou éclatant (couleurs)

   • She wore a bright red dress.
   • The painting uses bright colors like yellow and orange.
   • The flowers in the garden are bright and cheerful.

   Synonymesboldbrilliantintenserichstrikingvibrantvivid

   Antonymesdarkdullfadedmutedpalesombersubdued

4. Promising or cheerfulB1formal

   Full of hope or happiness; likely to be successful.

   Prometteur, heureux

   • The future looks bright for the company.
   • She has a bright personality that lights up the room.
   • He has a bright career ahead of him.

   Synonymesauspiciouscheerfulencouragingfavorableglowinghopefuljoyfuloptimisticpromisingpropitiousradiantrosysunnyupbeat

   Antonymesbleakdismaldrearygloomygrim

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière brillante » ou « avec éclat ». Utilisé pour décrire comment la lumière est émise ou réfléchie, ou métaphoriquement pour décrire l'intelligence ou la gaieté. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning "in a bright manner" or "with brightness." It is used to describe the way light is emitted or reflected, or metaphorically to describe intelligence or cheerfulness. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a bright mannerA2formal

   In a way that gives out or reflects a lot of light.

   de manière lumineuse

   • The stars shone bright in the night sky.
   • The sun was shining bright all day.
   • The polished floor gleamed bright under the lights.

   Synonymesbrightlybrilliantlydazzlinglyglowinglyradiantlyresplendently

   Antonymesdarklydimly