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brightening
UK
/ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
Translations
brightenings
pl
The brightening of the room was achieved by adding more windows.
L’éclaircissement de la pièce a été obtenu en ajoutant davantage de fenêtres.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈbraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbraɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/
Used attributively (e.g., "brightening sky"), so needs its own entry.
The brightening agent restored the fabric's original color.
L’agent éclaircissant a redonné au tissu sa couleur d’origine.
Additional translations
brightening
Gerund
brightened
Past Simple
brightened
Past Participle
brightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈbraɪtən/
US
/ˈbraɪtən/
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
brightening
Used attributively to describe something that is in the process of becoming brighter or more cheerful.
A brightening sky greeted the early risers.
Un ciel s’éclaircissant accueillit les lève-tôt.
Definitions
The brightening of the room was achieved by adding more windows.
There was a noticeable brightening in her demeanor after she received the good news.
She applied a brightening serum to her face to achieve a more glowing complexion.
The brightening agent restored the fabric's original color.
She walked on under the brightening sky.
The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.
Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.
He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.
A brightening sky greeted the early risers.