verb🔗ShareScintiller, étincelerTo emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."Le bois scintillait dans le feu de joie.physicsenergyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, briller(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle"The stars sparkle in the sky."Les étoiles scintillent dans le ciel.appearancenatureenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, brillerTo manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash."The diamonds in her ring sparkled in the sunlight. "Les diamants de sa bague scintillaient au soleil.appearancenatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePétiller, mousserTo emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce"sparkling water"eau pétillantedrinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintillait, étincelaitTo emit in the form or likeness of sparks."The worn flint sparkled briefly when struck with the steel. "Le silex usé scintilla brièvement lorsqu'il fut frappé avec l'acier.appearanceenergyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintillait, étincelaitTo disperse."Incorrect example: The fireworks sparkled in the night sky. (This illustrates "shining brightly" not "dispersing") Correct example: The salt sparkled across the icy road, helping to melt it. "Le sel scintillait sur la route glacée, aidant à la faire fondre.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, étincelerTo scatter on or over."The baker sparkled sugar crystals over the freshly baked cookies. "Le boulanger a fait scintiller des cristaux de sucre sur les biscuits fraîchement cuits.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
