briller

Definitions of briller
  1. verb
    be shiny, as if wet
    synonyms: luire, étinceler
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    types:
    chatoyer, luire, miroiter
    give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
    type of:
    avoir l'air, paraître, sembler
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
  2. verb
    shine brightly, like a star or a light
    synonyms: miroiter
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    émettre de la lumière
    cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
  3. verb
    cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
    synonyms: émettre de la lumière
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    clignoter, scintiller, étinceler
    gleam or glow intermittently
    miroiter
    shine brightly, like a star or a light
    rayonner
    emit a steady even light without flames
    clignoter
    flash intermittently
    type of:
    rendre perceptible
    have perceptible qualities
  4. verb
    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
    synonyms: rayonner
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