Incendie (en. Fire)

/ɛ̃.sɑ̃.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A violent fire that causes significant damage.

The forest fire was brought under control by the firefighters.

L'incendie de la forêt a été maîtrisé par les pompiers.

An event that occurs when a fire ignites rapidly.

The fire ravaged several houses in the neighborhood.

L'incendie a ravagé plusieurs maisons dans le quartier.

Criminal act aimed at causing a fire in a building or vehicle.

People have been arrested for committing arson.

Des personnes ont été arrêtées pour avoir commis un incendie volontaire.

Comes from the Latin 'incendium', which means 'fire'.

extinguish a fire

Put an end to a fire.

éteindre un incendie

declare a fire

Inform the authorities of a fire.

déclarer un incendie

occur a fire

A fire occurs.

survenir un incendie

arsonist

A person who intentionally starts fires.

pyromane

firefighters

People assigned to fight fires.

sapeurs-pompiers

fire alarm

A system warning of the presence of a fire.

alarme incendie

A large and very impressive fire.

Tonight, the fireworks were a fire!

Ce soir, le feu d'artifice était un incendie !

Something very exciting or fiery.

His performance on stage was a real fire!

Sa performance sur scène était un véritable incendie !