verb🔗ShareÉtinceler, scintillerTo emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."Le bois étincelait dans le feu de joie.energyphysicsmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, étinceler(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.appearancephysicsenergynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, étincelerTo manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash."The fire in the fireplace sparked brightly, emitting small, dancing sparks. "Le feu dans la cheminée scintillait vivement, émettant de petites étincelles dansantes.appearancenatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePétiller, bouillonnerTo emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce"sparkling water"Eau pétillantedrinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, étincelerTo emit in the form or likeness of sparks."The faulty electrical wire was sparking dangerously, so we called an electrician immediately. "Le fil électrique défectueux étincelait dangereusement, nous avons donc immédiatement appelé un électricien.appearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe disperser, se répandreTo disperse."The teacher's enthusiastic explanation sparked ideas about the project, and the students began to discuss them. "L'explication enthousiaste du professeur a suscité des idées sur le projet, et les élèves ont commencé à en discuter.appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParsemer, saupoudrerTo scatter on or over."The chef sprinkled sparkling sugar over the finished cake. "Le chef a parsemé de sucre scintillant le gâteau terminé.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScintillement, étincelleAct or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam."The sparkling of the Christmas lights made the classroom feel festive. "Le scintillement des lumières de Noël donnait une ambiance festive à la salle de classe.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVin mousseuxA sparkling wine."My sister brought a sparkling to the family dinner. "Ma sœur a apporté du vin mousseux au dîner de famille.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScintillant, étincelantOf an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks."The sparkling snow covered the ground like a million tiny diamonds. "La neige scintillante recouvrait le sol comme un million de minuscules diamants.appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePétillantOf a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles."The sparkling water was refreshing after my workout. "L'eau pétillante était rafraîchissante après mon entraînement.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScintillant, vifBrilliant and vivacious."The new student had a sparkling personality, full of energy and enthusiasm for her new class. "La nouvelle élève avait une personnalité scintillante, pleine d'énergie et d'enthousiasme pour sa nouvelle classe.characterappearancequalitypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading