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conflagration

UK
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

Translations

conflagrationnoun
conflagrations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
The conflagration destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of the entire neighborhood.
La conflagration a détruit plusieurs maisons et a forcé l'évacuation de tout le quartier.
Additional translations
conflagrationAu sens figuré, pour un conflit ou une guerre de grande ampleur.
Synonyms
fire
blaze
inferno
flame
holocaust
wildfire
firestorm
conflagrationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "conflagration danger" or "conflagration preparedness"
Additional translations
de conflagrationTournure soutenue et rare, surtout en emploi technique ou descriptif.

Definitions

conflagrationnoun
A large and destructive fire that causes significant damage.
The conflagration destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of the entire neighborhood.
A conflict or war, especially one that is widespread and intense.
The political tensions in the region eventually led to a conflagration that lasted for several years.
conflagrationadjective
Relating to or involving a large destructive fire.
The city has implemented new conflagration safety measures.
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