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    Suie (en. Soot)

    /sɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Black residue that settles after combustion.
    The soot accumulates on the walls of the chimney.
    La suie s'accumule sur les murs de la cheminée.
    Black powder left by fires or smoke.
    He cleaned the soot that had covered the ceiling.
    Il a nettoyé la suie qui avait couvert le plafond.
    Impurity that forms on certain surfaces due to smoke.
    The soot from the candle stained the table.
    La suie de la bougie a taché la table.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sue', coming from Latin 'sugia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be covered in soot
    To be in an unpleasant or dirty situation.
    être en sueur de suie
    to put soot on something
    To dirty or ruin something.
    mettre de la suie sur quelque chose

    Related Words

    sulfur
    Chemical element that can give a sense of filth.
    soufre
    ash
    Residue after combustion, similar to soot.
    cendre

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a dirty state.
    He showed up all covered in soot after helping with the chimney.
    Il est arrivé tout en suie après avoir aidé à la cheminée.
    To be in a mess.
    His room is a real mess; he should clean up.
    Sa chambre est une vraie suie, il devrait ranger.