Bougies (en. Candles)

/bu.ʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Cylinder made of wax or another material, with a wick, that is used to produce light when lit.

She lit candles to create a romantic atmosphere.

Elle a allumé des bougies pour créer une ambiance romantique.

Decorative object often used during celebrations.

Colorful candles adorn the table for the birthday.

Des bougies colorées ornent la table pour l'anniversaire.

Candle used in medicine, inserted into the rectum or vagina.

The doctor prescribed candles for inflammation.

Le médecin a prescrit des bougies contre l'inflammation.

Derived from the Latin 'cereus', meaning 'wax'.

to be in a pickle

to be vague or in a confusing situation.

être en bougies

to blow out a candle

to make a wish or celebrate a birthday.

souffler une bougie

birthday candle

specific candle used to celebrate a birthday.

bougie d'anniversaire

wax

Substance used to make candles.

cire

wick

Thread that burns and allows the candle to produce light.

mèche

flame

The luminous element produced by a lit candle.

flamme

Candle as a symbol of wealth or ostentation.

He thinks he's so fancy with his luxury car.

Il se croit tellement bougie avec sa voiture de luxe.

Someone who behaves in a pretentious manner.

Look at her, she's really trying to show off with her designer clothes.

Regarde-là, elle est vraiment bougie avec ses vêtements de marque.