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brighten

/ˈbraɪtən/

Translations

brightenverb

brightened

Past Simple

brightened

Past Participle

brightening

Gerund

/ˈbraɪtən/

embellirpour l’aspect d’un lieu ou d’un intérieur

He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.

Il a décidé d’embellir le salon avec une nouvelle couche de peinture.

Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.

Son sourire semblait égayer toute la pièce.

The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.

Le soleil a commencé à éclairer le ciel à l’approche de l’aube.

Additional translations

s'éclairciremploi intransitif

Synonyms

liven up

cheer up

Antonyms

brightenverb

To make or become more light or luminous.

The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.

To make or become more cheerful or lively.

Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.

To improve or enhance the appearance or quality of something.

He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.