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    D'incendie (en. Fire)

    /dɛ̃.sɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event caused by fire that destroys property.
    The fire ravaged the forest.
    L'incendie a ravagé la forêt.
    The danger or threat of fire.
    Firefighters are on alert in case of fire.
    Les pompiers sont sur le qui-vive en cas d'incendie.
    A situation caused by an uncontrollable fire.
    The fire in the building required evacuation.
    L'incendie dans le bâtiment a nécessité l'évacuation.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'incendie', derived from Latin 'incendium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in case of fire
    In an emergency situation involving fire.
    en cas d'incendie
    to prevent a fire
    Take measures to prevent a fire.
    prévenir un incendie
    to extinguish a fire
    Put out a fire.
    éteindre un incendie

    Related Words

    arsonist
    Causing or relating to a fire.
    incendiaire
    criminal fire
    Fire intentionally set.
    incendie criminel
    fire alarm
    Alert device in case of fire.
    alarme incendie

    Slang Meanings

    Informal expression to refer to a big problem.
    This situation is a real fire.
    Cette situation est un vrai incendie.
    Used to describe something extremely complicated.
    This project is a fire to manage.
    Ce projet est un incendie à gérer.