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    Brûle (en. Burn)

    /bʁyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause combustion.
    The fire burns the woods.
    Le feu brûle les bois.
    To inflict intense pain.
    The sun is burning my skin.
    Le soleil brûle ma peau.
    To expend a lot of energy or resources.
    He burns calories by exercising.
    Il brûle des calories en faisant du sport.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'brûler', derived from Latin 'brucula'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burn with desire
    To be driven by a strong desire.
    brûle de désir
    skip the steps
    To act too quickly without respecting the necessary steps.
    brûler les étapes
    it's burning!
    There is a fire, or an urgent situation.
    ça brûle!

    Related Words

    burner
    Device used to burn something.
    brûleur
    burn
    Injury caused by contact with a heat source.
    brûlure
    roasting house
    Establishment where coffee is roasted or brewed.
    brûlerie

    Slang Meanings

    To be very angry.
    When he heard the news, he was burned.
    Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était brûlé.
    To have a strong desire.
    She is fired up about this project.
    Elle a la tête brûlée pour ce projet.