glare

• Nom désignant une lumière forte, éblouissante ou crue qui gêne la vision, ainsi qu'un regard intense, dur ou furieux.

A noun referring to a strong, harsh, or dazzling light, or an intense, angry stare.

1. Strong, harsh lightB1formal

   A very bright, harsh, and often unpleasant light that makes it difficult to see.

   éclat aveuglant

   • The glare of the sun made it hard to drive.
   • She shielded her eyes from the glare of the headlights.
   • The glare from the snow was blinding.

   Synonymesblazebrightnessbrilliancedazzleflareglow

   Antonymesdarknessdimness

2. Angry stareB1formal

   A long, angry, or fierce look.

   regard furieux

   • He gave her a hostile glare.
   • The teacher's glare silenced the noisy students.
   • She shot him a glare of pure contempt.

   Synonymesevil eyefrownglowerscowlstare

   Antonymesgrinsmile

• Verbe désignant le fait de regarder fixement ou avec colère, ainsi que le fait d'émettre une lumière vive et éblouissante.

A verb used to indicate staring fiercely or angrily, or shining with a harsh, dazzling light.

1. Stare angrilyB1formal

   To look at someone or something with a very angry or fierce expression.

   regarder avec colère

   • She glared at him when he interrupted her.
   • The teacher glared at the noisy students.
   • He glared across the room, furious at the comment.

   Synonymesfrownglowerlourscowlstare

   Antonymessmile

2. Shine with intense lightB2formal

   To shine with a strong, harsh, or blinding light.

   Briller d'une lumière intense

   • The sun glared down on the desert travelers.
   • Headlights glared through the foggy night.
   • The bright screen glared in the dark room.

   Synonymesblazedazzleflaregleamglow