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fire

/faɪə/

/faɪɚ/

fire protections

firenoun

fires

/faɪə/

/faɪɚ/

Translations

feu

The fire in the fireplace kept the room warm and cozy.

Le feu dans la cheminée gardait la pièce chaude et confortable.

incendiePour un feu destructeur, notamment dans un bâtiment ou un espace non contrôlé.

The fire destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.

L'incendie a détruit plusieurs maisons dans le quartier.

feuPour un feu de camp, un foyer ou une flamme servant à cuisiner ou se réchauffer.

We gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.

Nous nous sommes rassemblés autour du feu de camp pour faire griller des marshmallows.

tirAu sens militaire : action de tirer avec une arme.

The soldiers opened fire on the advancing enemy.

Les soldats ont ouvert le tir sur l'ennemi qui avançait.

Additional translations

ardeurAu sens figuré : intensité, passion, enthousiasme.

Definitions

A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.

The fire in the fireplace kept the room warm and cozy.

A destructive burning of something, such as a building.

The fire destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.

A collection of burning logs or an open flame used for cooking or warmth.

We gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.

A strong feeling of excitement or enthusiasm.

She spoke with a fire in her voice that inspired everyone.

The discharge of a gun or other weapon.

The soldiers opened fire on the advancing enemy.

Synonyms

fireverb

fired

Past Simple

fired

Past Participle

firing

ing-form

/ˈfaɪə/

/ˈfaɪər/

Translations

tirerAu sens d’ouvrir le feu avec une arme.

The soldier was ordered to fire at the target.

Le soldat a reçu l'ordre de tirer sur la cible.

renvoyerAu sens de licencier un employé.

The company decided to fire the employee for misconduct.

L'entreprise a décidé de renvoyer l'employé pour faute.

allumerPour mettre le feu ou faire commencer à brûler.

He used a match to fire the kindling in the fireplace.

Il a utilisé une allumette pour allumer le petit bois dans la cheminée.

lancerAu sens de projeter ou propulser avec force.

The catapult was used to fire stones over the castle walls.

La catapulte servait à lancer des pierres par-dessus les murs du château.

cuireEn céramique : cuire ou durcir au four.

The artisan fired the clay vases at a high temperature to strengthen them.

L'artisan a cuit les vases en argile à haute température pour les renforcer.

Additional translations

enflammerSens figuré : exciter, stimuler vivement.

Definitions

To discharge a gun or other weapon.

The soldier was ordered to fire at the target.

To dismiss someone from their job.

The company decided to fire the employee for misconduct.

To ignite or cause to start burning.

He used a match to fire the kindling in the fireplace.

To stimulate or excite someone.

The coach's speech fired up the team before the big game.

To propel or launch something with force.

The catapult was used to fire stones over the castle walls.

To bake or harden (ceramic or pottery) by subjecting it to high heat in a kiln.

The artisan fired the clay vases at a high temperature to strengthen them.

Synonyms

let go

fireinterjection

An exclamation used to command shooting or to warn of a fire.

Translations

feuCri pour ordonner de tirer ou pour signaler un incendie.

"Fire!" shouted the sergeant, and the soldiers let off a volley.

« Feu ! » cria le sergent, et les soldats tirèrent une salve.

Definitions

Used to command someone to begin shooting or to warn of the outbreak of a fire.

"Fire!" shouted the sergeant, and the soldiers let off a volley.

Synonyms

Shoot!

Open fire!

Fire away!

Let 'er rip!

Let loose!

Pull the trigger!

Take aim!

Go ahead!

fireadjective

/ˈfaɪə/

/ˈfaɪər/

Used attributively before nouns to denote a relation to combustion or safety measures against it (e.g., fire alarm, fire drill).

Translations

anti-incendieSe dit d’un équipement ou d’une sortie prévue en cas d’incendie.

Every office must have a fire exit clearly marked.

Chaque bureau doit avoir une sortie anti-incendie clairement indiquée.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or designed for use in case of fire.

Every office must have a fire exit clearly marked.

Synonyms