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afire

UK
/əˈfaɪə/
US
/əˈfaɪɚ/

Translations

afireadjective
more afire
Comp.
most afire
Super.
UK
/əˈfaɪə/
US
/əˈfaɪɚ/
en feu
The house was afire, with flames visible from miles away.
La maison était en feu, avec des flammes visibles à des kilomètres.
Additional translations
enflamméAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une vive intensité émotionnelle ou passionnelle.
Synonyms
lit
burning
on fire
flaming
ablaze
Antonyms
extinguished
cold
unlit
afireadverb
UK
/əˈfaɪə/
US
/əˈfaɪr/
en feu
The protesters set several cars afire during the riot.
Les manifestants ont mis plusieurs voitures en feu pendant l’émeute.
Additional translations
avec passionEmploi figuré, pour exprimer un état d’enthousiasme ou d’excitation intense.
Synonyms
ablaze
on fire
burning
in flames

Definitions

afireadjective
On fire; burning.
The house was afire, with flames visible from miles away.
Intensely excited or passionate.
Her imagination was afire with ideas for the new project.
afireadverb
In a state of burning; on fire.
The protesters set several cars afire during the riot.
In an intensely excited or passionate manner.
Her stirring words set the audience afire with hope.
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