glow

• Substantif désignant une lumière douce et stable, ou une lueur émise par une source, souvent sans flamme. Peut aussi désigner l'éclat visible sur une surface qui émet de la lumière.

A noun referring to a steady, soft light or radiance emitted from a source, often without flames.

1. Light emissionA2formal

   A steady, soft light emitted by something without flames.

   Lueur

   • The glow of the fireplace filled the room with warmth.
   • She could see the soft glow of the moon through the window.
   • The fireflies created a magical glow in the garden.

   Synonymesgleamincandescencelambencyluminescenceluminosityradianceshimmershine

2. Skin radianceB1informal

   A healthy, warm, and bright appearance of the skin.

   Éclat de la peau

   • Her skin had a natural glow after the facial treatment.
   • He had a healthy glow after his morning run.
   • The moisturizer gave her face a beautiful glow.

   Synonymesbloomflushgleamluminosityradiancesheenshine

3. Feeling of warmth or happinessB1informal

   A feeling of warmth, satisfaction, or happiness.

   chaleur agréable, satisfaction radieuse

   • She felt a warm glow of pride after winning the award.
   • The compliment gave him a pleasant glow inside.
   • There was a glow of contentment on her face.

   Synonymesdelighthappinesspleasuresatisfactionwarmth

   Antonymesdepressiondespairgloommiserysadness

• Verbe désignant l'émission d'une lumière ou d'une chaleur douce sans flamme, ou l'état d'une chose qui rayonne de chaleur ou de couleur.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting light or heat without flame, or to express a state of radiant warmth or color.

1. Emit lightA2formal

   To give out steady light without flame, often softly or warmly.

   luire

   • The stars glowed brightly in the night sky.
   • The embers in the fireplace continued to glow.
   • Her phone screen glowed in the dark room.

   Synonymesbeamgleamglimmerincandesceluminousradiateshine

2. Show strong emotionB1formal

   To show a strong, positive emotion such as happiness, pride, or satisfaction through one's expression.

   rayonner (d'émotion positive)

   • She glowed with pride after receiving the award.
   • His face glowed with happiness when he saw the surprise.
   • The parents glowed with joy at their daughter's graduation.

   Synonymesbeamflushlight upradiateshine

3. Be hot or redB1informal

   To be very hot or to become red in the face, often from exertion or embarrassment.

   Être brûlant ou rougir

   • His cheeks glowed after running for an hour.
   • The metal glowed red in the furnace.
   • She was glowing from the heat of the sun.

   Synonymesblushcolorflushredden

   Antonymesblanchpale