Brûlantes (en. Burning)

bʁy.lɑ̃t

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which produces a sensation of extreme heat.
The burning flames were devouring everything in their path.
Les flammes brulantes dévoraient tout sur leur passage.
Which evokes strong emotions, such as passion.
She has burning feelings for him.
Elle a des sentiments brulants pour lui.
Extremely urgent or pressing.
He has a burning need for truth.
Il a un besoin brulant de vérité.

Etymology

From the verb brûler, derived from Latin 'bruculare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

burning sensation
Sensitivity to heat or pain.
sensation brulante
burning desire
An intense and pressing desire.
désir brulant
burning situation
A critical situation requiring immediate attention.
situation brulante

Related Words

to burn
To produce heat or flame.
brûler
fire
An accidental or criminal fire that destroys.
incendie
ardent
Which is very hot or filled with passion.
ardent

Slang Meanings

To be in a delicate or very tricky situation.
This issue is really burning.
Cette affaire est vraiment brulante.
To have very strong feelings for someone.
He has a burning crush on her.
Il a un crush brulant sur elle.