Also means
to brighten
Usage Note
Égayer means to make something or someone more lively and cheerful, and can apply to people (égayer une soirée — to liven up an evening) or to physical spaces (égayer une pièce avec des couleurs vives — to brighten a room with bold colours). The related adjective gai means 'cheerful' or 'bright'.
Examples
"Ces fleurs ont égayé toute la pièce."
Natural Translation
These flowers brightened up the whole room.

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