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    Brûlait (en. Was burning)

    /bʁy.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of exposing something to heat to the point of producing flames.
    The fire burned all the wood in the garden.
    Le feu a brûlé tout le bois du jardin.
    Figurative sense of causing intense pain or provoking a burning passion.
    Her jealousy burned within her like an uncontrollable fire.
    Sa jalousie brûlait en elle comme un feu incontrôlable.
    To become very hot, in reference to temperature.
    The sun was blazing on the beach this afternoon.
    Le soleil brûlait sur la plage cet après-midi.

    Etymology

    From the ancient verb 'brulir', of Latin origin 'brulare', which means 'to make burn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump the gun
    To act too quickly without following the normal process.
    brûler les étapes
    to be burning with desire
    To have an intense desire.
    brûler d'envie
    to be burning with passion
    To be consumed by a strong emotion or desire.
    brûler de passion
    to have a burning heart
    To be very passionate or infatuated.
    avoir le cœur brûlant

    Related Words

    burn
    Injury caused by exposure to excessive heat.
    brûlure
    burning
    Which is very hot or which provokes great passion.
    brûlant
    roastery
    Establishment where coffee is roasted.
    brûlerie

    Slang Meanings

    To have a crushing failure.
    He blew his chance with that decision.
    Il a brûlé sa chance avec cette décision.
    To be under the influence of alcohol.
    When he went out, he was completely wasted.
    En sortant, il était complètement brûlé.