brillant

/bʁijɑ̃/
1.
adjectivemasculineSing

shiny

glossy

reflective

Ce vernis est brillant.

This varnish is shiny.

Synonyms:luisant, étincelant
2.
adjectivemasculineSing

brilliant

very clever

outstanding

C'est un élève brillant.

He is a truly brilliant student.

Synonyms:intelligent, doué, remarquable
3.
nounmasculineSing

brilliant-cut diamond (a diamond cut and, by extension, the stone itself)

Ce diamant est un brillant.

This diamond is a brilliant (brilliant-cut diamond).

Synonyms:diamant taillé
brillant - French Definition & Examples