Bougie (en. Candle)

/buʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Cylinder of wax or paraffin, often with a wick, used to produce light.

She lights a scented candle to create a warm atmosphere.

Elle allume une bougie aromatique pour créer une ambiance chaleureuse.

In medicine, a term referring to an instrument used to introduce a liquid into the body.

The doctor used a catheter to administer the medication.

Le médecin a utilisé une bougie pour administrer le médicament.

From Latin 'candela', referring to the light produced by combustion.

to be a wallflower at a concert

To be a person who does not stand out.

être une bougie dans un concert

scented candle

Candle designed to release a fragrance when burned.

bougie parfumée

to melt a candle

The process of consuming a candle by letting it burn.

faire fondre une bougie

candlestick

Long and thin candle, often used for decoration.

chandelle

wick

String that burns in a candle.

mèche

paraffin

Substance used to make candles.

paraffine

A person who cares too much about their social status.

Look at him, he’s acting so fancy with his new shoes.

Regarde-le, il fait tellement le bougie avec ses nouvelles chaussures.

Someone who enjoys luxury or considers themselves superior.

She’s showing off with her vacation in the islands.

Elle joue les bougies avec ses vacances dans les îles.