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    Incendies (en. Fires)

    [ɛ̃.sɑ̃.di]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of intentionally or accidentally setting fire or causing a fire.
    Forest fires cause significant damage to the environment.
    Les incendies de forêt causent des dommages considérables à l'environnement.
    Damage caused by fire.
    Fires have destroyed many homes in the region.
    Les incendies ont détruit de nombreuses maisons dans la région.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incendium', meaning 'fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forest fire
    Fire occurring in a forest.
    feu de forêt
    prevent fires
    Taking measures to prevent fires from occurring.
    prévenir les incendies
    fight against fires
    Actions taken to extinguish a fire.
    lutter contre les incendies

    Related Words

    arsonist
    Person who causes fires.
    incendiaire
    flammable
    Substance that can easily catch fire.
    inflammable
    firefighter
    Person trained to extinguish fires.
    sapeur-pompier

    Slang Meanings

    Major fire, difficult to control.
    This fire is a real blaze.
    Ce feu est un vrai incendie.
    Chaotic situation, out of control.
    The party escalated into a fire.
    La fête a dégénéré en incendie.