English–French

“sparkling” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/etɛ̃səlɑ̃/

Example

Le ciel est étincelant ce soir.

The sky is sparkling tonight.

Illustration for étincelant (sparkling)

How to say “sparkling” in French

“Sparkling” in French is étincelant.

A bright, lively sparkle scattered across a scene rather than a steady, dull glow.

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

Example sentences with étincelant

Son sourire est étincelant quand elle entre dans la pièce.

Her smile is sparkling when she enters the room.

Tips for using étincelant

  • For visible sparkling light, étincelant is more specific than brillant, which also commonly describes intelligence, talent, or skill.

Other French words for “sparkling”

Je préfère une eau effervescente.

I prefer sparkling water.

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