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    Fumait (en. Smoked)

    /fy.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce smoke by burning a substance.
    He was smoking a cigarette at the café.
    Il fumait une cigarette au café.
    To release an odor or vapor as a result of combustion.
    The barbecue was pleasantly smoking in the garden.
    Le barbecue fumait agréablement dans le jardin.
    To be enveloped in smoke.
    The room was still smoky after the party.
    La pièce fumait encore après la fête.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fumer', derived from the Latin 'fumare' which means 'to produce smoke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to smoke like a chimney
    To be a heavy smoker.
    fumer comme un pompier
    to smoke the carpet
    To smoke indoors, often in a carefree manner.
    fumer la moquette

    Related Words

    smoke
    Gas or vapor released by combustion.
    fumée
    smoking room
    A place reserved for smokers.
    fumoir
    smoker
    A person who smokes.
    fumeur

    Slang Meanings

    To draw on a cigarette.
    He loves to smoke a joint in the evening.
    Il adore fumer un joint le soir.
    To relax by smoking.
    We smoke a chill one after the day.
    On se fait un fumait tranquille après la journée.