Fiamma (en. Fire)

/fjamma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A form of combustion producing heat and light.
The fiamma of the candle lit up the room.
La fiamma de la bougie éclairait la pièce.
Symbolically, it can represent passion or anger.
His fiamma for art is contagious.
Sa fiamma pour l'art est contagieuse.
A light projected by a fire.
The fiamma of the barbecue attracted friends.
La fiamma du barbecue attirait les amis.

Etymology

From Latin 'flamma', meaning flame.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have the fiamma
To be very passionate or angry.
avoir la fiamma
flame of passion
A strong emotion or devotion.
fiamma de passion

Related Words

flame
A state of luminous combustion.
flamme
wildfire
A fire that ravages an area.
incendie
glow
A flicker or a weak light.
lueur

Slang Meanings

An overflowing enthusiasm.
He is always with his fiamma when he is on stage.
Il est toujours avec sa fiamma quand il est sur scène.
To be inflamed with rage.
When she heard the news, she really had the fiamma.
Quand elle a entendu cette nouvelle, elle avait vraiment la fiamma.