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    Tison (en. Firebrand)

    /ti.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of wood that burns, often used in a fireplace.
    The ember crackled in the fireplace.
    Le tison crépitait dans la cheminée.
    A remnant of wood still warm in a fire.
    There are a few embers left after the blaze.
    Il reste quelques tisons après la flambée.
    A name used to designate a glowing coal.
    The embers illuminated the night.
    Les tisons ont éclairé la nuit.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'tison', derived from Latin 'taxonem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave a hot ember
    To remain something hot or incandescent.
    laisser un tison
    a glowing ember
    A piece of wood or coal that produces heat.
    un tison ardent
    to add embers
    To increase the intensity of a fire.
    ajouter des tisons

    Related Words

    fireplace
    Device to make fire in a house.
    cheminée
    flame
    The visible burning gas of a fire.
    flamme
    smoke
    Gases or visible particles escaping from the fire.
    fumée
    log
    A large piece of wood for fuel.
    bûche

    Slang Meanings

    To have heart, to be passionate.
    He has a passion for music.
    Il a un tison pour la musique.
    To be passionate (in terms of desire or emotion).
    She is in a passionate state tonight.
    Elle est dans un tison cette nuit.