éblouir

Senses

1. 1.

   to dazzle (with light)

   to temporarily impair vision with bright light

2. 2.

   to dazzle (to impress)

   to amaze or impress someone greatly

Examples

• "Le soleil m'éblouit à travers la fenêtre."

  The sun dazzles me through the window.

• "Son talent éblouit le jury."

  His talent dazzles the jury.

• "Les phares de la voiture m'ont ébloui."

  The car's headlights dazzled me.

Usage

A common transitive verb with both literal (light-related) and figurative (impressive) meanings. Often used in the passive or with reflexive constructions when describing an involuntary reaction to light.