il rayonnait

was shining, was beaming, radiated

→ rayonner
verb · third singular · imperfect indicative Rare #45,699
was shining, was beaming, radiated Imperfect tense (ongoing or habitual action in the past).
FR: Le soleil rayonnait sur la mer.
EN: The sun was shining on the sea.

Le sapin de Noël rayonnait de lumières.

The Christmas tree was beaming with lights.

Son visage rayonnait de joie.

Her face beamed with joy.

Son visage rayonnait.

Her face was beaming.

Son visage rayonnait de bonheur.

Her face beamed with happiness.