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burning

UK
/ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɝː.nɪŋ/
burning down
burning off
burning out
burning through
burning up

Translations

burningnoun
burnings
pl
The burning of the wood in the fireplace created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
La combustion du bois dans la cheminée a créé une atmosphère chaude et confortable.
She felt a burning in her throat after swallowing the hot tea too quickly.
Elle a ressenti une brûlure dans la gorge après avoir avalé le thé trop chaud trop vite.
Additional translations
incinérationSurtout pour la destruction par le feu.
Synonyms
combustion
flame
fire
conflagration
incineration
burningadjective
more burning
Comp.
most burning
Super.
UK
/ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɝː.nɪŋ/
brûlantAu sens propre comme figuré.
The burning sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Le soleil brûlant rendait difficile le fait de rester dehors longtemps.
Additional translations
ardentAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une passion intense.
Synonyms
fiery
scorching
blazing
searing
flaming
intense
passionate
fervent
Antonyms
cool
cold
burnverb

burning

Gerund

burned
Past Simple
burned
Past Participle
burning
Gerund
UK
/bɜːn/
US
/bɝːn/
(UK: burnt, burnt / US: burned, burned)
The logs burn brightly in the fireplace.
Les bûches brûlent vivement dans la cheminée.
graverPour des données sur un disque optique.
She decided to burn the photos onto a disc for safekeeping.
Elle a décidé de graver les photos sur un disque pour les conserver en sécurité.
humilierFamilier.
He really burned his opponent with that clever comeback.
Il a vraiment humilié son adversaire avec cette réplique brillante.
Synonyms
scorch
char
sing
incinerate
ignite
set fire to
sear
blaze
flame
Antonyms
freeze
cool

Definitions

burningnoun
The act or process of combustion, characterized by heat and light.
The burning of the wood in the fireplace created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
A sensation of heat or pain, often associated with inflammation or injury.
She felt a burning in her throat after swallowing the hot tea too quickly.
The process of destroying something by fire.
The burning of the old documents was necessary to protect sensitive information.
burningadjective
Very hot or on fire.
The burning sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Intensely passionate or ardent.
She had a burning desire to succeed in her career.
Urgent or pressing.
The burning issue of climate change needs immediate attention.
Characterized by a sensation of heat or stinging.
He felt a burning pain in his throat after eating the spicy food.
burnverb
To be on fire; to be consumed by flames.
The logs burn brightly in the fireplace.
To produce light or heat by combustion.
The candle burns steadily on the table.
To damage or destroy something with fire.
They plan to burn the old documents in the incinerator.
To injure (skin or flesh) with heat, electricity, radiation, or caustic chemicals.
She burned her finger on the curling iron.
To use fuel to produce energy.
The engine burns gasoline to power the car.
To feel or cause a sensation of heat or stinging.
The spicy food made my mouth burn.
Of food: to become spoiled or blackened by over-exposure to heat during cooking.
I smelled something burning in the kitchen and ran to check the pizza.
To shine or beam with intense, scorching heat.
My shoulders are completely red because the sun was burning all afternoon.
To cause someone to feel embarrassed or humiliated.
He really burned his opponent with that clever comeback.
To record data onto a CD or DVD.
She decided to burn the photos onto a disc for safekeeping.
To dispose of a dead person's body by burning it to ashes.
More and more people choose to be burned these days due to high cemetery costs.
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