glitter

• Nom désignant de petites particules brillantes utilisées pour la décoration, ou terme imagé pour une attirance superficielle ou un glamour.

A noun referring to small, sparkling particles used for decoration, or a figurative term for superficial attractiveness or glamour.

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1. B1formal

   A bright, sparkling light that reflects off a surface.

   Lueur scintillante

   • The glitter of the diamonds caught her eye.
   • The lake had a beautiful glitter in the morning sun.
   • The glitter of the stars was visible in the clear sky.

   Synonymesgleamglintglitteringshimmersparkletwinkle

2. Decorative materialA2informal

   Small, shiny pieces of material used for decoration, especially in crafts or on clothing.

   paillettes (de décoration)

   • She added some glitter to her art project.
   • The costume was covered in red and gold glitter.
   • Glitter can be messy but it makes everything look festive.

3. Superficial attractivenessB2formal

   An attractive but often superficial quality or appeal.

   Apparence attrayante mais superficielle

   • The glitter of fame can be misleading.
   • He was drawn to the glitter of city life.
   • Beneath the glitter of success, there was a lot of hard work.

   Synonymesflashinessglamourglitzostentationpageantryshowinesstinsel

• Verbe décrivant le fait de briller d'une lumière vive et scintillante, souvent par petits reflets intermittents.

A verb used to describe the act of shining with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often in small flashes.

1. Shine with sparkling lightB1formal

   To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often with small flashes.

   Briller d'un éclat scintillant

   • The stars glittered in the clear night sky.
   • Her diamond necklace glittered under the chandelier.
   • The snow glittered like millions of tiny diamonds.

   Synonymesflashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

   To be superficially attractive or exciting, often hiding a less pleasant reality.

   Paraître attrayant ou excitant

   • All that glitters is not gold.
   • The city glittered with promise for the young artist.
   • His life seemed to glitter with success, but he was deeply unhappy.

   Synonymesdazzleshinesparkle