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    Brûlant (en. Burning)

    [bʁy.lɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is at a very high temperature.
    The metal is burning after being in contact with fire.
    Le métal est brûlant après avoir été en contact avec le feu.
    Means something very urgent or pressing.
    It’s a burning issue that requires your immediate attention.
    C'est une affaire brûlante qui nécessite votre attention immédiate.
    Evokes a strong feeling of excitement or love.
    Their glances met with a burning passion.
    Leurs regards se croisaient avec une passion brûlante.

    Etymology

    Comes from the French verb 'brûler', which means 'to set on fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a burning topic
    A very current or controversial topic.
    un sujet brûlant
    the burning blaze
    A very intense and dangerous fire.
    le brasier brûlant
    a burning passion
    A very strong and consuming passion.
    une passion brûlante

    Related Words

    to burn
    To set something on fire.
    brûler
    burn
    Injury caused by heat.
    brûlure
    fervor
    Intensity of a feeling or passion.
    ardeur

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something very exciting or sensational.
    That movie was burning, I'm still talking about it!
    Ce film était brûlant, j'en parle encore!
    Describes a risky situation.
    He finds himself in a burning situation.
    Il se retrouve dans une situation brûlante.