Brasier (en. Brazier)
/bʁa.zje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A hearth or a place where fire burns intensely.
The blaze warmed the entire room.
Le brasier réchauffait toute la pièce.
A large fire, often synonymous with chaos or destruction.
A blaze ravaged the forest in a few hours.
Un brasier a ravagé la forêt en quelques heures.
Etymology
From Latin 'bracium' meaning arm, evoking intense heat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in the blaze
To be in a difficult or perilous situation.
être dans le brasier
to have a blaze in the heart
To feel a burning passion.
avoir un brasier dans le cœur
Related Words
brazier
Device used to contain fire.
brasière
to braze
Action of melting or welding by fire.
braser
Slang Meanings
State of intense crisis or conflict.
It's the blaze in the company, everyone is worried.
C'est le brasier dans l'entreprise, tout le monde s'inquiète.
Strong passion or emotion.
He has a blaze for his music.
Il a un brasier pour sa musique.