Feux (en. Fires)

/fø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Light produced by combustion.

Campfires are very popular in summer.

Les feux de camp sont très populaires en été.

Light signal on a vehicle.

The brake lights turned on.

Les feux de freinage se sont allumés.

Fireworks.

The fireworks during the national holiday are impressive.

Les feux d'artifice lors de la fête nationale sont impressionnants.

From the Latin 'focus' which means 'hearth' or 'place of fire'.

campfires

Light produced by an outdoor fire, usually for warmth or cooking.

feux de camp

to fire

To shoot with a firearm.

faire feu

traffic lights

Traffic signal indicating when to stop or go.

feux tricolores

flame

Visible and luminous part of a fire.

flamme

fire

Violent fire that causes damage.

incendie

ashy

Which is reduced to ashes after combustion.

cendré

To eat something very hot.

This dish is so fresh, it’s still hot!

Ce plat est tellement frais, il feux encore !

To be angry.

When he heard the news, he was furious.

Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était en feux.