Enflammés (en. Inflamed)

/ɑ̃.fla.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is on fire.
The fires in the forest required the intervention of firefighters.
Les enflammés dans la forêt ont nécessité l'intervention des pompiers.
Who expresses great passion or strong enthusiasm.
The speeches of the inflamed captivated the audience.
Les discours des enflammés ont captivé l'auditoire.
Describes a person very passionate about a subject.
The music enthusiasts formed a very active club.
Les enflammés de la musique ont formé un club très actif.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enflammer', which itself is composed of the prefix 'en-' and the word 'flame'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be inflamed by an idea
To be very passionate or excited about an idea.
être enflammé par une idée
to have a heart on fire
To be very much in love or passionate.
avoir le cœur enflammé
to ignite minds
To excite people's imagination or emotions.
enflammer les esprits

Related Words

flame
A bright and vivid fire.
flamme
ardor
An intense passion or enthusiasm.
ardeur
to inflame
To set on fire or evoke intense passion.
enflammer

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or passionate.
He is really inflamed at the idea of going on vacation.
Il est vraiment enflammé à l'idée de partir en vacances.
To be under the influence of an acute passion.
She is inflamed by this new project.
Elle est enflammée par ce nouveau projet.