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    Flambaient (en. Were blazing)

    /flɑ̃bɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be on fire, to burn with intensity.
    The fireworks flared in the night sky.
    Les feux d'artifice flambaient dans le ciel nocturne.
    To have a flamboyant or ostentatious attitude.
    The artists flared on stage, captivating the audience.
    Les artistes flambaient sur scène, captivant le public.
    To be at the peak of one's intensity.
    The colors of the sunset flared at the horizon.
    Les couleurs du coucher de soleil flambaient à l'horizon.

    Etymology

    Past participle of the verb 'flamber', of French origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to squander wealth
    To spend money ostentatiously.
    flamber la fortune
    to shine in style
    To do something with flair or brilliance.
    flamber en beauté
    to light up the stage
    To attract attention in an impressive manner.
    flamber sur scène

    Related Words

    to flare
    To burn or spend ostentatiously.
    flamber
    flame
    Light produced by a fire.
    flamme
    flamboyant
    Which is very colorful or ostentatious.
    flamboyant

    Slang Meanings

    To spend a lot of money without thinking.
    He flared all night at the casino and lost everything.
    Il a flambaient toute la nuit au casino et a tout perdu.
    To attract attention through extravagant behavior.
    She flared in her new dress at the party.
    Elle flambaient dans sa nouvelle robe lors de la fête.