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fire

UK
/faɪə/
US
/faɪɚ/
fire protections

Translations

firenoun
fires
pl
UK
/faɪə/
US
/faɪɚ/
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.
Synonyms
flame
blaze
conflagration
inferno
combustion
heat
light
firing
fireverb
fired
Past Simple
fired
Past Participle
firing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfaɪə/
US
/ˈfaɪər/
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.
Synonyms
dismiss
terminate
let go
discharge
release
fireinterjection
An exclamation used to command shooting or to warn of a fire.
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.
Synonyms
Shoot!
Open fire!
Fire away!
Let 'er rip!
Let loose!
Pull the trigger!
Take aim!
Go ahead!
fireadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪə/
US
/ˈfaɪər/
Used attributively before nouns to denote a relation to combustion or safety measures against it (e.g., fire alarm, fire drill).
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.
Synonyms
ablaze
afire
alight
blazing
burning
flaming
inflamed
fiery
ardent
fervent
passionate
impassioned
zealous
spirited
fervid
incandescent

Definitions

firenoun
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.
fireverb
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.
fireinterjection
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.
fireadjective
Relating to, involving, or designed for use in case of fire.
Every office must have a fire exit clearly marked.
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