Brûlante (en. Burning)

/bʁy.lɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a sensation of very strong heat.

The sun was so burning that it was hard to stay outside.

Le soleil était si brûlant qu'il était difficile de rester dehors.

Refers to an urgent or pressing situation.

She had a burning question to ask the professor.

Elle avait une question brûlante à poser au professeur.

Refers to a highly discussed current subject.

Climate issues have become a burning question in the media.

Les problèmes climatiques sont devenus une question brûlante dans les médias.

From the verb 'brûler', which means 'to set on fire, consume by fire'.

a burning question

A question that needs to be addressed immediately.

une question brûlante

burning sensation

A sensation of intense heat.

sensation brûlante

burning theme

A very important current issue.

thème brûlant

burn

Lesion caused by excessive heat.

brûlure

burning

State of an object or substance that emits intense heat.

brûlant

to burn

To set on fire, consume by fire.

brûler

A subject that is debated in discussions.

This political story is really burning among young people.

Cette histoire de politique est vraiment brûlante parmi les jeunes.

Referring to a person who attracts a lot of attention or desire.

She is so burning that you can't take your eyes off her.

Elle est si brûlante qu'on ne peut pas la quitter des yeux.