Fumer (en. Smoke)
/fy.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To produce smoke by burning something.
He enjoys smoking cigarettes.
Il aime fumer des cigarettes.
To inhale and exhale the smoke of a combustible substance.
She smokes a cigar after dinner.
Elle fume un cigare après le dîner.
To emit a smell of smoke.
The kitchen is smoking after burning the meal.
La cuisine fume après avoir brûlé le repas.
Etymology
Latin origin of the word 'fumare', which means to smoke.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to smoke the carpet
To be under the influence of drugs.
fumer la moquette
to smoke a joint
To consume marijuana.
fumer un joint
to smoke like a fireman
To smoke a lot.
fumer comme un pompier
Related Words
smoke
Gaseous substance produced during combustion.
fumée
smoking room
Place where smoking is allowed.
fumoir
smoker
Person who smokes.
fumeur
Slang Meanings
To take a puff.
He took a puff from his joint.
Il a tiré une bouffée de son joint.
To be in the know.
He is always up to date, he's in the know.
Il est toujours à jour, il est dans le vent.