brillant
French → English
(intellectual) Exceptionally clever, talented, or successful in one's field; gifted / brilliant
C'était un élève brillant, lauréat de plusieurs concours prestigieux.
(English) He was a brilliant student, a winner of several prestigious competitions.
Ces musiciens français sont de brillants compositeurs de chansons.
(English) These French musicians are brilliant songwriters.
(jewelry) A diamond that has been cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle; brilliant-cut diamond
Il lui mit aux oreilles deux brillants qu’il venait d'acheter.
(English) He put two brilliant-cut diamonds in her ears that he had just bought.
Elle a décidé de vendre ses boucles d’oreilles ornées de beaux brillants.
(English) She decided to sell her earrings adorned with beautiful diamonds.
(visual) Giving off or reflecting a lot of light; very bright or shiny
Le soleil d'hiver donnait une brillante auréole aux montagnes enneigées.
(English) The winter sun gave a bright halo to the snowy mountains.
Les uniformes de l'armée étaient couverts de décorations brillantes.
(English) The army uniforms were covered in shiny decorations.
Entry ID: fr:en:brillant · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary