verb🔗ShareScintiller, briller(of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer"We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance."Nous pouvions voir les lumières du village scintiller au loin.appearanceenergynatureastronomyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, briller(chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight"His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly."Ses petits yeux malins scintillaient d'un air espiègle.appearancebodysensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCligner des yeux, clignoterTo bat, blink or wink the eyes"The little boy was twinkling his eyes at his mom, hoping she'd give him a cookie. "Le petit garçon clignait des yeux à sa maman, espérant qu'elle lui donnerait un biscuit.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScintiller, clignoterTo flit to and fro"The hummingbird was twinkling around the feeder, trying to find an open spot to drink. "Le colibri scintillait autour de la mangeoire, essayant de trouver un endroit libre pour boire.actionnatureappearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScintillant, clignotantSparkling intermittently."The twinkling Christmas lights made the living room feel cozy and festive. "Les lumières de Noël scintillantes ont rendu le salon chaleureux et festif.appearancenatureastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScintillement, clignotementA shining with fast intermittent light."The Christmas tree's twinkling captivated the children. "Le scintillement du sapin de Noël a captivé les enfants.appearancenatureenergyphenomenaastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClignement, instantA very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes."The housework was done in a twinkling."Le ménage a été fait en un clin d'œil.timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading