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.