Bougeoir (en. Candlestick)

/buʒwaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Support for a candle.

Example Sentence: The silver candlestick shone on the table.

Le bougeoir en argent brillait sur la table.

Definition: Decorative container for placing a candle.

Example Sentence: She bought a ceramic candlestick for her living room.

Elle a acheté un bougeoir en céramique pour son salon.

Definition: Traditional lighting object.

Example Sentence: In the hallway, there were several wrought-iron candlesticks.

Dans le hall, il y avait plusieurs bougeoirs en fer forgé.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to move' and the suffix '-stick', indicating an object that supports something that can move.

Common Phrase: handheld candlestick

Meaning: A small candlestick that can be held in the hand.

bougeoir à main

Common Phrase: wedding candlestick

Meaning: Candlestick specially decorated for a wedding ceremony.

bougeoir de mariage

Common Phrase: light from a candlestick

Meaning: Soft light produced by a candle in a candlestick.

lumière de bougeoir

Related Word: candle

Description: Cylinder of wax that burns to produce light.

bougie

Related Word: flame

Description: The burning and luminous part of a fire.

flamme

Related Word: light

Description: Emission that makes visible.

lumière

Slang Meaning: Said of an old, worthless candlestick.

Example: This candlestick is a real old rack.

Ce bougeoir est un vrai vieux râtelier.

Slang Meaning: Used to refer to something outdated.

Example: This decor is really a candlestick!

Cette déco, c'est vraiment un bougeoir !