English–French
“sparkle” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etɛ̃səle/
Example
Les étoiles étincelaient dans le ciel.
The stars sparkled in the sky.
How to say “sparkle” in French
“Sparkle” in French is étinceler.
Sharp pinpoints of light flashing briefly, like stars giving off tiny sparks.
Example sentences with étinceler
Son regard étincelait quand il parlait de son projet.
His gaze sparkled when he talked about his project.
Tips for using étinceler
- In the present tense, étinceler doubles its l before silent endings, as in j'étincelle and ils étincellent.