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enflame

/ɪnˈfleɪm/

enflameverb

enflamed

Past Simple

enflamed

Past Participle

enflaming

ing-form

/ɪnˈfleɪm/

Translations

enflammerAu sens figuré, pour des sentiments ou des passions.

His harsh words only served to enflame the crowd further.

Ses paroles sévères n'ont fait qu'enflammer davantage la foule.

The rebels enflamed the barns before fleeing.

Les rebelles ont enflammé les granges avant de fuir.

Additional translations

enflammerAu sens médical ou physiologique.

Definitions

To set on fire; ignite; kindle.

The rebels enflamed the barns before fleeing.

To provoke or intensify strong feelings or emotions.

His harsh words only served to enflame the crowd further.

To cause a part of the body to become inflamed.

Dust particles can enflame the lining of the lungs.

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