Noun
/fʌlˈɡʊər/
The term "fulgour" is a rare English word that refers specifically to a brilliant flash of light, often associated with lightning or a sudden burst of brightness. It is not commonly used in everyday language and tends to appear more frequently in literary or poetic contexts. Given its rarity, its frequency of use is low and can often be found in written texts rather than in oral speech.
The storm was approaching, and with it came a fulgour that illuminated the dark sky.
Скоро надвигалась буря, и вместе с ней пришел фулгор, который осветил темное небо.
The scientist described the fulgour produced during the experiment as both beautiful and dangerous.
Ученый описывал фулгор, который возникал во время эксперимента, как прекрасный и опасный.
A fulgour erupted from the volcano, momentarily blinding the observers on the ground.
Фулгор извергся из вулкана, на мгновение ослепляя наблюдателей на земле.
Although "fulgour" itself is not commonly incorporated into idiomatic expressions, the concept of brilliance and light has many idioms in the English language. Below are several examples utilizing the idea of brightness or suddenness:
The fireworks will light up the sky, demonstrating the celebratory spirit of the festival.
(Фейерверк освещает небо, демонстрируя праздничный дух фестиваля.)
"Bright as a button"
After a good night's sleep, she woke up bright as a button and ready to tackle the day.
(После хорошего сна она проснулась бодрой и готовой взяться за дела.)
"In the blink of an eye"
The accident happened in the blink of an eye, leaving everyone stunned.
(Авария произошла в мгновение ока, оставив всех в шоке.)
"Caught in the spotlight"
With her recent success, she found herself caught in the spotlight for all the right reasons.
(После ее недавнего успеха она оказалась в центре внимания по всем правильным причинам.)
"A flash in the pan"
The term "fulgour" originates from the French word "fulgour" or "fulgur," which is derived from the Latin "fulgur," meaning "lightning." This Latin term is also the source of other related words in English, such as "fulguration," which refers to the act of striking with light or brilliance.