Embrasé (en. Glowing)

/ɑ̃.bʁa.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who is in the grip of a fire.
The blazing forest was a tragic sight.
La forêt embrasée a été un spectacle tragique.
One who is passionately excited.
He had a fiery gaze when he talked about his dreams.
Il avait un regard embrasé lorsqu'il parlait de ses rêves.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'embraser', which means to set on fire or to excite strongly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be inflamed with passion
To be filled with great passion.
être embrasé par la passion
A fiery gaze
A gaze filled with intensity or emotion.
un regard embrasé

Related Words

To ignite
To set on fire, to ignite.
embraser
Blaze
Bright and intense fire.
brasier
Flame
The luminous phenomenon produced by combustion.
flamme

Slang Meanings

To be very angry or excited.
He was inflamed after hearing the news.
Il était embrasé après avoir appris la nouvelle.
To have a strong desire for something.
She is inflamed with the desire to travel.
Elle est embrasée par l'envie de voyager.