shine

• Nom désignant l'éclat ou la luminosité, souvent produit par la réflexion de la lumière, ou le brillant, le poli d'une surface.

A noun referring to a brightness or glow, often from light reflection, or a polish or luster on a surface.

1. Brightness or lightA2formal

   The light or brightness emitted by something, or the way it reflects light.

   éclat, brillance

   • The shine of the sun on the water was beautiful.
   • Polish the shoes to give them a good shine.
   • The moon's shine lit up the night sky.

   Synonymesbeambrillianceflashglaregleamglintglitterglowlusterradiancesheenshimmersparkle

   Antonymesdarknessdimnessdullness

2. Polish or glossB1informal

   A glossy or polished surface appearance.

   éclat, brillance, lustre

   • The car had a fresh shine after washing.
   • Her hair had a healthy shine.
   • Give the table a shine with this wax.

   Synonymesburnishgleamglossglowlusterpolishsheen

3. Excellence or talentB2informal

   A person's talent or excellence in a particular area (informal).

   Don, talent

   • She is a real shine in mathematics.
   • He has a shine for public speaking.
   • The young artist showed her shine at the exhibition.

   Synonymesabilityaptitudeflairgiftknacktalent

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre ou de réfléchir de la lumière, ou de polir quelque chose pour lui donner de l'éclat.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting or reflecting light, or to polish something to make it bright.

verbe irrégulier

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   briller

   • The sun shines brightly in the sky.
   • Stars shine at night.
   • Her eyes shine with happiness.

   Synonymesbeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   Faire briller en frottant

   • He shines his shoes every morning.
   • She shines the silverware before dinner.
   • Polish the table until it shines.

   Synonymesbrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   Antonymesdimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   Exceller, briller

   • She really shines at public speaking.
   • He shines in mathematics competitions.
   • The band shines during live performances.

   Synonymesexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   Antonymesfailflop

Variantes phrasalshine atshine up