brillant
brilliant, outstanding
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/bʁi.jɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
In French academia and intellectual circles, being called 'brillant' is one of the highest compliments. It implies not just intelligence but a sparkling, memorable quality. French culture prizes intellectual brilliance alongside social wit.
📝 Example Sentences
C'est une étudiante brillante.
She is a brilliant student.
Il a eu une idée brillante.
He had a brilliant idea.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | brillante |
| masculine | brillant |
| feminine_plural | brillantes |
| masculine_plural | brillants |