shine

briller

Émettre de la lumière ou paraître lumineux sous la lumière reçue.

En anglais simple : To give out light or look bright because light falls on it.

• The sun is shining.
• Her silver ring shone in the light.
• Will the stars shine tonight?

Comment l'utiliser : shine through something (The sun shone through the window.)

Synonymes : glow, gleam

Expressions courantes : shine brightly, shine through something, shine in sunlight

briller, exceller

Faire quelque chose particulièrement bien et attirer l’attention ou les compliments.

En anglais simple : To do something extremely well and receive attention or praise for it.

• She shines on stage.
• He really shone in yesterday’s match.
• This project gives younger staff a chance to shine.

Comment l'utiliser : shine at something (She shines at sports.); shine in something (He shone in his first major role.)

Synonymes : excel, stand out

Expressions courantes : shine on stage, shine at something

éclairer, braquer

Orienter une lampe ou une autre source de lumière vers quelque chose pour le voir.

En anglais simple : To point a lamp or another light at something so you can see it.

• Shine the light here, please.
• He shone his torch into the cave.
• Do not shine that flashlight in my eyes.

Comment l'utiliser : shine something on something (Shine your torch on the lock.); shine something into something (She shone a flashlight into the cupboard.)

Synonymes : aim, direct

Expressions courantes : shine a light, shine a torch

rayonner, briller

Faire apparaître clairement ses qualités pour que les autres les remarquent.

En anglais simple : To show your good qualities clearly so that other people notice them.

• Her kindness shines through.
• His gentle character shone during the difficult days.
• She shines with confidence when she talks to children.

Comment l'utiliser : shine through (Her warmth shines through whenever she speaks.); shine with something (His face shone with kindness.)

Synonymes : radiate

Expressions courantes : shine through, shine with kindness

éclairer, mettre en lumière

Rendre plus compréhensibles des faits cachés ou un sujet mal connu.

En anglais simple : To make hidden facts or a poorly understood subject easier for people to understand.

• This study shines a light on the problem.
• Her book shone a light on forgotten artists.
• The investigation has shone new light on the company’s finances.

Comment l'utiliser : shine a light on something (The report shines a light on poor working conditions.)

Synonymes : reveal, illuminate, clarify

Expressions courantes : shine a light, shine light on

cirer, faire briller

Frotter un objet jusqu’à rendre sa surface lisse et brillante.

En anglais simple : To rub an object until its surface is smooth and bright.

• I need to shine my shoes.
• He shined his boots before the ceremony.
• Have you shined the silver cups yet?

Synonymes : polish, buff

Expressions courantes : shine your shoes, shine leather boots

brillance, éclat

Aspect brillant d’une surface qui renvoie la lumière.

En anglais simple : The bright appearance of a surface that sends back light.

• Her hair has a lovely shine.
• I polished the table to a high shine.
• The shine from the water hurt my eyes.

Synonymes : gloss, sheen, lustre

Contraires : dullness

Expressions courantes : a healthy shine, a bright shine, give something shine

attrait, éclat

Qualité qui rend une chose attirante, particulière ou désirable.

En anglais simple : The quality that makes something seem attractive, special, or worth having.

• The idea soon lost its shine.
• Nothing could take the shine off her achievement.
• The job’s shine faded after a few difficult weeks.

Comment l'utiliser : take the shine off something (The injury took the shine off our victory.)

Synonymes : appeal, glamour

Expressions courantes : lose its shine, take the shine