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    Cigares (en. Cigars)

    /si.ɡaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cylinder of tobacco intended to be smoked.
    He bought cigars to celebrate his birthday.
    Il a acheté des cigares pour célébrer son anniversaire.
    A luxury item often associated with special occasions.
    They offered cigars from Cuba to their guests.
    Ils ont offert des cigares de Cuba à leurs invités.
    A symbol of celebration or success.
    Cigars are often smoked to celebrate a birth.
    Les cigares sont souvent fumés pour célébrer une naissance.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'cigarro', derived from the word 'cigüeña' (stork) related to its shape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to smoke a cigar
    To smoke a cigar, often to celebrate an event.
    fumer un cigare
    luxury cigar
    A high-quality cigar, often expensive and rare.
    cigare de luxe
    to offer a cigar
    To give a cigar as a gift for a special occasion.
    offrir un cigare

    Related Words

    tobacco
    Plant grown for its leaves used in the manufacture of cigarettes and cigars.
    tabac
    smoke
    Gas produced during combustion, often inhaled while smoking.
    fumée
    cigar shop
    Establishment where cigars are sold.
    cigarerie

    Slang Meanings

    Lower-quality cigars.
    He brought 'bottom-shelf cigars' for the evening.
    Il a pris des 'cigares de bas étage' pour la soirée.
    A cigar that is often smoked by people trying to appear stylish.
    He thinks he’s important with his 'celebrity cigars'.
    Il se croit important avec ses 'cigares de star'.