French Conversation · Level 103
60 words
French word
éblouissant
Pronunciation
IPA/ebluisɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivedazzling
Example
Le soleil est éblouissant aujourd'hui.
The sun is dazzling today.
More examples
Son sourire était éblouissant toute la soirée.
His smile was dazzling all evening.
Core concept
A burst of brightness or force that catches attention and overwhelms the senses.
Common phrases
lumière éblouissante
dazzling light
sourire éblouissant
dazzling smile
effet éblouissant
dazzling effect
Similar words
brillant: Bright or vividly colored enough to catch the eye.
magnifique: Exceptionally beautiful or excellent in quality, inspiring strong admiration.
impressionnant: Leaving a powerful impression through great force, scale, or impact.
splendide: Very beautiful, grand, and visually impressive.
Definition in French
Qui frappe par son éclat ou son intensité, au sens propre de la lumière ou au sens figuré de l'effet impressionnant.
Word origin
The adjective éblouissant comes from the present participle of éblouir, a verb inherited from Old French esblouir.
Usage tips
- In French, éblouissant can praise a performance, result, or talent as well as describe intense light, and it expresses stronger approval than ordinary praise.