éclair
- noun
- /eɪˈklɛr/
- Archaic
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relámpago
- An éclair illuminated the landscape, revealing the old castle on the hill.
Examples
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For a moment a single éclair divided the sky and showed the distant hills clearly.
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She could barely see the forest until an éclair flashed across the sky, momentarily brightening the path.
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The poet described the storm as a night filled with éclairs and thunder.
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The sky lit up with a sudden éclair during the storm.
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Did you see that bright éclair last night?
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For a moment, a single éclair divided the dark sky and illuminated the landscape.
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The sudden éclair lit up the night, revealing the hidden beauty of the countryside.
Synonyms
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1.0
A sudden bright flash in the sky during a storm caused by electricity
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2.1
A sudden bright flash in the sky during a storm that often comes before thunder
A sudden bright flash of light or a quick, sharp display of wit
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Etymology
Éclair comes from the French word éclair, which means 'lightning' or a sudden 'flash' of light, so the word can be used to describe a quick, bright flash in the sky.