shining

• Qualifie quelque chose qui réfléchit la lumière ou qui est brillant ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour décrire ce qui est excellent ou remarquable.

Describes something that reflects light or is bright; also used metaphorically to describe something excellent or outstanding.

1. Reflecting lightA2formal

   Giving out or reflecting bright light; gleaming.

   brillant (qui reflète la lumière)

   • The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
   • Her eyes were shining with happiness.
   • The polished floor was shining like a mirror.

   Synonymesbrightbrilliantgleamingglisteningglossyglowinglustrousradiantsparkling

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomylacklustermatte

2. Made smooth and brightB1formal

   Having a surface that has been polished or rubbed to reflect light.

   poli et brillant

   • He wore a pair of shining black shoes.
   • The silverware was shining after being polished.
   • The car's hood was shining from the fresh wax.

   Synonymesbrightburnishedgleaminglustrouspolishedshiny

   Antonymesdullmatteroughunpolished

3. Exceptional meritB2formal

   Outstandingly good or excellent; remarkable.

   Exceptionnel, remarquable

   • She gave a shining performance in the play.
   • He is a shining example of dedication and hard work.
   • The student's shining achievement earned her a scholarship.

   Synonymesbrilliantdistinguishedexceptionalillustriousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperb

   Antonymesbadinferiormediocreordinarypoorunremarkable

• Nom désignant l'action de rendre une surface lisse et brillante en la frottant ou en appliquant une cire, ainsi que le résultat de cette action.

A noun referring to the act or process of making a surface smooth and glossy through rubbing or applying wax.

indénombrable

1. Polishing or buffingB2formal

   The act of making a surface smooth and glossy by rubbing or applying wax.

   Polissage ou lustrage

   • The shining of the silverware took several hours.
   • He spent the afternoon on the shining of his car's paintwork.
   • Professional shining of floors can make them look brand new.

   Synonymespolishingwaxing

• 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