English–French

“brilliant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gloʁjø/

Example

Il a connu une victoire glorieuse.

He enjoyed a brilliant victory.

Illustration for glorieux (brilliant)

How to say “brilliant” in French

“Brilliant” in French is glorieux.

A shining achievement that stands out as worthy of praise.

Full entry for glorieux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with glorieux

Nous avons vécu une journée glorieuse.

We had a glorious day.

Tips for using glorieux

  • Glorieux often sounds elevated or formal, so a less grand adjective may be more natural in casual French.

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