glint

• Substantif désignant un bref éclat de lumière, souvent réfléchi par une surface brillante.

A noun referring to a small, brief flash of light, often reflected from a shiny surface.

1. Brief flash of lightB2formal

   A small, quick flash of light, often reflected from a shiny surface.

   Éclat bref de lumière

   • The glint of sunlight on the water was blinding.
   • She saw a glint of metal in the grass.
   • A glint from the diamond caught her eye.

   Synonymesflashflickergleamglimmerglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Expression in the eyesB2informal

   A brief, bright expression in someone's eyes, often indicating a particular emotion like amusement or mischief.

   Éclat dans le regard

   • There was a mischievous glint in his eyes.
   • She had a glint of excitement when she heard the news.
   • He looked at her with a glint of amusement.

   Synonymesgleamglittershimmersparkletwinkle

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un bref éclat ou une lueur de lumière, souvent produit par une surface réfléchissante.

A verb used to describe a brief flash or gleam of light, often from a reflective surface.

1. Shine brieflyB2formal

   To give out small, bright flashes of light; to sparkle or gleam.

   Étinceler brièvement

   • The diamond glinted in the sunlight.
   • His eyes glinted with amusement.
   • The metal surface glinted under the streetlamp.

   Synonymesflashgleamglimmerglistenglittershimmersparkletwinkle