Flamme (en. Flame)

/flam/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Light and warm emission produced by combustion.
The candle's flame lit up the room.
La flamme de la bougie illuminait la pièce.
Symbolizes passion or intense emotion.
His inner flame drove him to pursue his dreams.
Sa flamme intérieure l'a poussé à poursuivre ses rêves.
In a figurative sense, used to describe a burning desire.
He wrote with a flame that captivated his readers.
Il a écrit avec une flamme qui captivait ses lecteurs.

Etymology

From the Latin 'flamma', meaning 'flame, fire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

set the fire to the flames
Revive an already burning situation.
mettre le feu aux flammes
have the flame
To be passionate and motivated.
avoir la flamme
eternal flame
Symbol of hope and memory.
flamme éternelle

Related Words

fire
Large-scale fire that destroys.
incendie
heating
Process of temperature elevation.
chauffage
ignition
Initial phase of combustion.
ignition

Slang Meanings

In colloquial language, a person who attracts a lot of attention.
That girl is really a flame, everyone is looking at her.
Cette fille est vraiment une flamme, tout le monde la regarde.
A concept or idea that generates a lot of enthusiasm.
His project is a real flame, everyone is excited.
Son projet est une vraie flamme, tout le monde est enthousiaste.