Flambait (en. Was blazing)

/flɑ̃.bɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To burn with flame.

The fire flared in the fireplace.

Le feu flambait dans la cheminée.

To show oneself with brilliance, to attract attention.

At the party, her outfit flared among the other guests.

Lors de la fête, sa tenue flambait parmi les autres invités.

To be in a state of great agitation or excitement.

The rumor flared throughout the town.

La rumeur flambait dans toute la ville.

The verb 'flamboyer' comes from the Latin 'flamma' which means 'flame'.

flared like a bonfire

refers to something that shines intensely.

flambait comme un feu de joie

flared in the darkness

highlights a light or color that stands out in a dark context.

flambait dans l'obscurité

torch

Utensil used to illuminate with a flame.

flambeau

flames

Incandescent gas produced by combustion.

flammes

to flare

Verb related to the idea of burning brightly.

flamboyer

To be ostentatious or eye-catching.

This car is a real flared, it attracts all the attention.

Cette voiture est un vrai flambait, elle attire tous les regards.

To spend freely without holding back.

At his party, he flared his budget in record time.

Lors de sa fête, il a flambait son budget en un temps record.