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Conjugation directory
Briller is a vivid verb used to describe light, success, or excellence. It's perfect for adding descriptive flair to your French.
Use briller in TEF/TCF writing to describe a scene or a person's outstanding performance.
Les étoiles brillent dans le ciel.
The stars shine in the sky.
Briller is a regular -er verb, but be careful not to confuse it with 'brûler' (to burn) due to similar spelling.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Briller typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.