French dictionary
étoiler/e.twal/
verb · C2 · Frequency 13991
verb
Meanings
to scatter or adorn with stars
Typically refers to decorating something with star-shaped patterns, often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
to arrange into a constellation
Semantically equivalent to consteller, emphasizing star-like arrangement.
Examples
J'étoile les invitations de petits autocollants avant la fete.
Before the party, I decorate the invitations with small star stickers.
Pour le spectacle, j'étoile le fond noir de points lumineux.
For the show, I scatter the black backdrop with glowing points.
Chaque hiver, j'étoile la vitrine avec des motifs en papier.
Every winter, I decorate the shop window with paper star patterns.