Fume (en. Smoked)

/fym/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Vapor from burning material.
The smoke escaping from the chimney is thick.
Le fume qui se dégage de la cheminée est épais.
Harmful emission.
One should avoid the smoke from exhaust pipes.
Il faut éviter le fume des pots d'échappement.
verb
To produce smoke.
The fire is smoking because of the damp branches.
Le feu fume à cause des branches humides.
To express anger or annoyance.
He smokes with rage after losing the match.
Il fume de rage après avoir perdu le match.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to smoke like a dragon
To smoke a lot.
fumer comme un dragon
to smoke carpet
To be very angry or agitated.
fumer la moquette
to smoke a joint
To consume cannabis.
fumer un joint

Related Words

smoke
Vapor produced by combustion.
fumée
to smoke
To produce or inhale smoke.
fumer
smoking room
Place designated for smoking.
fumoir

Slang Meanings

To be very angry.
He's all worked up, he smokes.
Il est dans tous ses états, il fume.
To be under the influence of drugs.
He smokes a little too often these days.
Il fume un peu trop souvent ces jours-ci.