Cire (en. Wax)

/siʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Solid or semi-solid substance derived from insects or plants, used for lighting, polishing, or in the manufacture of certain products.

Beeswax is often used in cosmetics.

La cire d'abeille est souvent utilisée en cosmétique.

Product used to create a smooth and shiny surface on objects.

He applied wax to the car to give it shine.

Il a appliqué de la cire sur la voiture pour lui donner de l'éclat.

verb

To apply wax to a surface.

Furniture needs to be waxed to protect it.

Il faut cirer les meubles pour les protéger.

To make shiny or smooth by applying wax.

She waxes the floor every Sunday.

Elle cire le sol tous les dimanches.

From Latin 'cera'.

ear wax

To listen attentively or without someone's knowledge.

cire à l'oreille

wax and polish

Expresses a job or task that is easy.

cire et cirage

candle wax

Refers to someone doing something superfluous.

cire des bougies

polish

Product used to polish or protect surfaces.

cirage

beeswax

Natural wax produced by bees, used in cosmetics and cooking.

cire d'abeille

candle wax

Wax specifically used for making candles.

cire à bougie

To be successful or shine in a field.

He is really shining at the moment with his new project.

Il a vraiment de la cire en ce moment avec son nouveau projet.

To be under the influence of something positive.

She is full of shine after her job interview.

Elle est pleine de cire après son entretien d'embauche.