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fired

UK
/ˈfaɪəd/
US
/ˈfaɪərd/
firedadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəd/
US
/ˈfaɪrd/
Translations
cuitEn céramique ou en maçonnerie, après cuisson au four ou au fourneau.
The potter lined the shelves with fired clay bowls ready for glazing.
Le potier a aligné les étagères avec des bols en argile cuite, prêts à être émaillés.
enflamméPour un objet ou un matériau qui a été allumé ou mis à brûler.
The fired logs crackled warmly in the fireplace.
Les bûches enflammées crépitaient agréablement dans la cheminée.
licenciéSe dit d’une personne ayant perdu son emploi.
Several fired employees filed a lawsuit against the company.
Plusieurs employés licenciés ont intenté une action en justice contre l’entreprise.
Definitions
Having been dismissed from a job or position.
Several fired employees filed a lawsuit against the company.
Having been ignited or set ablaze.
The fired logs crackled warmly in the fireplace.
Subjected to intense heat in a kiln or furnace and therefore hardened or baked (especially of clay, pottery, or bricks).
The potter lined the shelves with fired clay bowls ready for glazing.
Synonyms
discharged
sacked
let go
terminated
dismissed
firenoun
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.
fireverb

fired

Past Simple

fired
Past Simple
fired
Past Participle
firing
ing-form
UK
/ˈfaɪə/
US
/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
dismiss
terminate
let go
discharge
release
fireinterjection
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.
fireadjective
Definitions
Relating to, involving, or designed for use in case of fire.
Every office must have a fire exit clearly marked.
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