English–French
“brightness” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ekla/
Example
L'éclat du soleil m'a aveuglé.
The sun's brightness blinded me.
How to say “brightness” in French
“Brightness” in French is éclat.
An attention-catching burst whose force appears in a flash of light, vivid color, or an emotional outpouring.
Example sentences with éclat
Un éclat de diamant scintillait sur sa bague.
A diamond sparkle was glinting on her ring.
Tips for using éclat
- The fixed phrase un éclat de rire means a burst of laughter, with de linking éclat to the source of the outburst.
Other French words for “brightness”
Peux-tu augmenter la luminosité de ton écran ?
Can you increase the brightness of your screen?