French word

éclatant

Pronunciation

IPA/eklatɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivebright

Example

Le soleil est éclatant ce matin.

The sun is bright this morning.

Illustration for éclatant (bright)

More examples

Sa robe est éclatante sous la lumière.

Her dress is dazzling in the light.

Core concept

A vivid burst of light or colour that catches the eye and makes an object look striking.

Common phrases

  • des couleurs éclatantes

    bright colors

  • un sourire éclatant

    radiant smile

  • un succès éclatant

    brilliant success

Similar words

brillant: Bright and eye-catching, with clearly shining light or color.
vif: Strong, clear, and intensely vivid in color.
lumineux: Well lit and generally bright, with abundant light.
étincelant: Sparkling with tiny flashes of light, like scattered sparks.

Definition in French

Qui possède une couleur très vive ou une apparence frappante, donnant une impression de luminosité.

Word origin

Éclatant comes from the present participle of éclater, with -ant marking an adjective linked to an ongoing or characteristic action.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, éclatant agrees with the noun: éclatante is feminine, and éclatants or éclatantes are plural.

Other meanings

  • vividadjective

Opposites

  • ternedrabadjective
  • pâlepaleadjective

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