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glint

/ɡlɪnt/

Translations

glintnoun

glints

/ɡlɪnt/

éclatLumière brève et vive, souvent réfléchie par une surface brillante.

The glint of the sun on the water was mesmerizing.

L'éclat du soleil sur l'eau était fascinant.

Additional translations

lueurIndice léger ou fugace ; nuance plus figurée.

Synonyms

glintverb

glinted

Past Simple

glinted

Past Participle

glinting

Gerund

/ɡlɪnt/

scintillerPour une lumière brève ou réfléchie.

The sun glinted off the surface of the lake, creating a dazzling display.

Le soleil scintillait sur la surface du lac, créant un spectacle éblouissant.

Additional translations

luireEmploi plus littéraire ou figuré.

Synonyms

glintnoun

A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface.

The glint of the sun on the water was mesmerizing.

A brief or faint indication; a trace.

There was a glint of mischief in his eyes as he spoke.

glintverb

To give out or reflect small flashes of light.

The sun glinted off the surface of the lake, creating a dazzling display.

To appear briefly or faintly.

A hint of mischief glinted in his eyes as he proposed the plan.