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rayonner

to radiate

verb reh-yoh-NEH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

to beam with joy

Usage Note

Rayonner means to emit rays of light or heat, and figuratively to glow or radiate happiness. The noun rayonnement means 'radiance' or 'radiation'. It is also used in the context of influence spreading outward: rayonner sur une région means 'to extend influence over a region'.

Examples

"Elle rayonnait de bonheur ce soir-là."

Natural Translation

She was radiant with happiness that evening.

Literal Translation

She radiated of happiness that evening.

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