éclat
éclat · éclats
A brilliant or successful effectA brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
/eɪˈklɑː/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from French éclat, from éclater (“to burst out”). Akin to Old English slītan (“toBorrowed from French éclat, from éclater (“to burst out”). Akin to Old English slītan (“to split”). More at slice, slit. Doublet of slate and slat.
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Forms
plural: éclatsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable