Enflammée (en. Inflamed)

[ɑ̃.fla.me]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
To become inflamed about something, to be filled with emotional intensity.
His speech was so inflamed that it captivated the audience.
Son discours était si enflammé qu'il a captivé l'audience.
Expressing a strong passion or great fervor.
The critics were inflamed after the film's premiere.
Les critiques étaient enflammées après la première du film.
The state of something that is burning or is in the process of burning.
The building was aflame due to negligence.
Le bâtiment était enflammé à cause d'une négligence.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enflammer', which comes from the Latin 'inflammare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignite passions
Trigger strong emotions.
enflammer les passions
to be inflamed by an idea
To be very excited or motivated by a concept.
être enflammé par une idée

Related Words

inflammation
Action of igniting or awakening passions.
enflammement
flame
Bright light produced by a fire.
flamme
fire
Violent fire in a place.
incendie

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or nervous in a situation.
When he received the news, he was inflamed with happiness.
Quand il a reçu la nouvelle, il était enflamé de bonheur.
To be angry or very passionate about a subject.
She was so inflamed by the political discussion.
Elle était tellement enflammée par la discussion politique.