flames

UK
/fleɪmz/
US
/fleɪmz/

Translations

flamenoun

flames

pl

flames
pl
UK
/fleɪm/
US
/fleɪm/
The flame from the candle flickered gently in the breeze.
La flamme de la bougie vacillait doucement dans la brise.
flammeFiguré, pour un sentiment amoureux ou passionné.
Their old flame was rekindled after many years apart.
Leur ancienne flamme s'est ravivée après de nombreuses années de séparation.
Additional translations
flammePour une nuance de couleur rouge orangé.
flammeFamilier, pour désigner une personne avec laquelle on a une relation amoureuse.
flameInternet, message agressif ou insultant.
flameverb

flames

flamed
Past Simple
flamed
Past Participle
flaming
Gerund
UK
/fleɪm/
US
/fleɪm/
The logs began to flame brightly in the fireplace.
Les bûches ont commencé à flamber vivement dans la cheminée.
Additional translations
flamerInternet, familier.

Definitions

flamenoun
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.
The flame from the candle flickered gently in the breeze.
A strong feeling of passion or love.
Their old flame was rekindled after many years apart.
A person with whom one has a romantic relationship.
He introduced his new flame to his friends at the party.
A bright reddish-orange color.
She wore a dress of flame that caught everyone's attention.
An angry or insulting message posted on the Internet or another digital communication channel.
After she voiced her opinion, her inbox filled with flames from disgruntled readers.
flameverb
To burn with a bright flame.
The logs began to flame brightly in the fireplace.
To criticize or insult someone, especially in a heated or angry manner, typically in an online context.
He flamed the user in the comments section for their controversial opinion.