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    Briquet (en. Lighter)

    /bʁi.kɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Device that produces a flame.
    He took out his lighter to light his cigarette.
    Il a sorti son briquet pour allumer sa cigarette.
    Object used to start a fire, often equipped with a safety mechanism.
    She always has a lighter in her bag.
    Elle a toujours un briquet dans son sac.
    Gas or fuel lighter, depending on the model.
    He prefers to use a gas lighter for convenience.
    Il préfère utiliser un briquet à gaz pour des raisons de commodité.

    Etymology

    The word 'briquet' comes from Old French 'briguet', a variant of 'briquet' meaning 'a small brick factory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a lighter on oneself
    To be prepared to ignite something.
    avoir un briquet sur soi
    a lighter in hand
    To be ready to act or undertake something.
    un briquet en main
    who has a lighter?
    Ask a question to find out who can ignite something.
    qui a un briquet ?
    a jet lighter
    A specific type of lighter with a jet flame.
    un briquet à jet

    Related Words

    match
    Small wooden or cardboard stick coated with a flammable substance, used to ignite a fire.
    allumette
    flame
    The visible combustion phenomenon that produces light.
    flamme
    cigarette
    A roll of tobacco encased in thin paper for smoking.
    cigarette
    fire
    A fire that spreads uncontrollably.
    incendie

    Slang Meanings

    Fire
    I need a lighter for this campfire.
    J'ai besoin d'un briquet pour ce feu de camp.
    Smoking equipment
    He always has his lighter at hand when he smokes.
    Il a toujours son briquet à portée de main quand il fume.