English–French

“shine” in French

French

Alsoluire · lustre · rayonner

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁije/

Example

Le soleil brille dans le ciel.

The sun shines in the sky.

Illustration for briller (shine)

How to say “shine” in French

“Shine” in French is briller.

A source or reflective surface shines brightly enough to draw attention from its surroundings.

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

Example sentences with briller

Elle brille par son intelligence.

She stands out for her intelligence.

Tips for using briller

  • The final -er in briller has the French sound of 'é', and the whole verb is pronounced roughly like 'bree-yay'.

Other French words for “shine”

La lune luit dans le ciel.

The moon shines in the sky.

Ce meuble a perdu son lustre.

This piece of furniture has lost its shine.

Le soleil rayonne ce matin.

The sun is shining this morning.

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