How is the word éclair translated from French to English

English translation
Flash
noun

Bref éclat soudain de lumière vive.

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

Examples with “éclair”

See how the word “éclair” is used in sentences

  • L'éclair a fait sursauter tout le monde dans la pièce. — The flash startled everyone in the room.

  • Le flash a aidé à éclairer la pièce sombre. — The flash helped illuminate the dark room.

  • La voiture est passée en un éclair sur l'autoroute. — The car flashed past us on the highway.

  • As-tu vu cet éclair venu de l'appareil photo ? — Did you see that flash from the camera?

  • As-tu activé le flash pour cette photo ? — Did you turn on the flash for this picture?

  • Les lumières ont-elles clignoté au loin ? — Did the lights flash in the distance?

  • Un éclair a illuminé le ciel. — A flash of lightning lit up the sky.

  • Règle les paramètres du flash sur ton appareil. — Please adjust the flash settings on your camera.

  • Il exhibera son nouveau badge pendant la réunion. — He will flash his new badge during the meeting.

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