éblouie

Éblouie is the feminine singular form of the French adjective and past participle derived from the verb éblouir. It describes someone or something that is dazzled or blinded by bright light, and can also convey being impressed or astonished by a spectacle, scene, or idea.

Grammatical notes: As an adjective, éblouie agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (une personne éblouie, des paysages éblouis). The masculine singular form is ébloui, the masculine plural éblouis, and the feminine plural éblouies. As a past participle, ébloui/éblouie appears in compound tenses with auxiliary verb être or avoir, following the usual agreement rules: with être, the participle agrees with the subject (Elle est éblouie); with avoir, the participle agrees with a preceding direct object (La scène l’a éblouie).

Usage and nuance: éblouie can refer to literal blindness caused by intense light, or to figurative astonishment or admiration. In everyday language, it often describes a strong positive impression rather than harm. The related verb éblouir has broader usage, including passive and active constructions, and its conjugations align with standard French verb patterns.

Examples:

- Elle est éblouie par la lumière du matin.

- La scène l’a éblouie et elle n’a rien dit durant le spectacle.

See also: éblouir, éblouis, éblouissante.