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