brille
/bʁij/briller
1.
verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,3 (Ind); 3 (Subj); 2 (Imp)
shines
sparkles
glitters
Regarde comme sa voiture brille sous le soleil.
Look how his car shines in the sun.
Synonyms:scintiller, étinceler, luire
2.
verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,3 (Ind); 3 (Subj); 2 (Imp)
stands out
excels
is brilliant (metaphorically)
Il ne brille pas vraiment par son intelligence.
He doesn't really shine when it comes to his intelligence.
Synonyms:exceller, se distinguer, rayonner
