glitter

paillettes

Minuscules morceaux brillants utilisés pour décorer les vêtements, la peau ou les créations manuelles.

En anglais simple : Tiny shiny pieces used to decorate clothes, skin, or craft projects.

• She put glitter on the card.
• His costume was covered in silver glitter.
• We found bits of glitter all over the floor.

Expressions courantes : gold glitter, glitter glue

scintillement, éclat

Lumière vive qui se reflète en de nombreux petits éclats.

En anglais simple : Bright light reflected in many small flashes.

• I noticed the glitter of her necklace.
• The glitter of sunlight on the water hurt my eyes.
• There was a cold glitter in his eyes.

Comment l'utiliser : the glitter of something (We admired the glitter of the diamonds.)

Synonymes : sparkle, gleam, shine

Expressions courantes : glitter of something, golden glitter

scintiller, étinceler

Briller en produisant de nombreux petits éclats de lumière vive.

En anglais simple : To shine with many small, bright flashes of light.

• The stars glittered above us.
• Her necklace glitters in the sunlight.
• Fresh snow glittered on the roofs this morning.

Comment l'utiliser : glitter with something (The path glittered with tiny pieces of ice.)

Synonymes : sparkle, twinkle, gleam

Expressions courantes : glitter in sunlight, glitter with something

éblouir, briller

Paraître fascinant et attirant grâce à la richesse, à la célébrité ou à une apparence impressionnante.

En anglais simple : To seem exciting and attractive because of wealth, fame, or an impressive appearance.

• Court life glittered with luxury.
• The capital glittered with wealth and promise.
• Her future seemed to glitter with possibilities.

Comment l'utiliser : glitter with something (The royal court glittered with wealth and power.)

Synonymes : dazzle

Expressions courantes : glitter with glamour, glitter with wealth