Cigare (en. Cigar)

/siɡaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A cylinder of tobacco designed to be smoked.
He smokes a cigar after dinner.
Il fume un cigare après le dîner.
A tobacco product, often regarded as a symbol of luxury.
Cuban cigars are highly valued.
Les cigares cubains sont très prisés.
An accessory for celebration or success.
They lit cigars to celebrate their victory.
Ils ont allumé des cigares pour fêter leur victoire.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'cigarro', derived from the Maya word 'sikar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to smoke a cigar
Smoking a cigar by burning one end of it.
fumer un cigare
cigar club
A club where members gather to smoke and discuss cigars.
cigar club
wedding cigar
A cigar often smoked during wedding celebrations.
cigare de mariage

Related Words

tobacco
A plant whose leaves are used to make cigars.
tabac
smoke
The product of burning tobacco when a cigar is smoked.
fumée
cigarette
A similar product but usually smaller and packaged differently.
cigarette

Slang Meanings

Luxury cigars
He only smokes luxury cigars.
Il ne fume que des cigares de luxe.
Celebration cigar
The celebration cigars were on the table after the announcement.
Les cigares de célébration étaient sur la table après l'annonce.