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    Flammes (en. Flames)

    /flam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Light emitted by a fire.
    The flames danced in the fireplace.
    Les flammes dansaient dans la cheminée.
    A combustion phenomenon that produces heat and light.
    The flames of the candle were very weak.
    Les flammes de la bougie étaient très faibles.
    Symbolically, they represent passion or anger.
    A flame of desire awakened within her.
    Une flamme de désir s’éveilla en elle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'flamma', meaning fire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw oil on the fire
    To aggravate an already tense situation.
    jeter de l'huile sur le feu
    to have flames in one's eyes
    To show great passion or anger.
    avoir des flammes dans les yeux

    Related Words

    flare
    To shine with flames.
    flamboyer
    candle flame
    The flame emitted by a candle.
    flamme de bougie

    Slang Meanings

    To have a flamboyant character.
    She has a fiery personality, always full of energy.
    Elle a une personnalité de flammes, toujours pleine d'énergie.
    To be angry.
    He is on fire after learning the news.
    Il est en flammes après avoir appris la nouvelle.