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fuming

/ˈfjuːmɪŋ/

/ˈfjumɪŋ/

fuming over

fumingadjective

more fuming

Comp.

most fuming

Super.

/ˈfjuːmɪŋ/

/ˈfjumɪŋ/

Translations

fumantSe dit d’un objet, d’un lieu ou d’une matière qui dégage de la fumée ou des vapeurs.

The fuming volcano was a sight to behold, with smoke billowing from its peak.

Le volcan fumant était un spectacle à couper le souffle, avec de la fumée s’élevant de son sommet.

furieux

She was fuming when she found out that her brother had borrowed her car without asking.

Elle était furieuse lorsqu’elle a découvert que son frère avait emprunté sa voiture sans demander.

Definitions

Extremely angry or furious.

She was fuming when she found out that her brother had borrowed her car without asking.

Emitting smoke or vapor.

The fuming volcano was a sight to behold, with smoke billowing from its peak.

Synonyms

fumingnoun

fumings

/ˈfjuː.mɪŋ/

Gerund use functioning as an uncountable noun.

Translations

fureurAu sens d’un état de colère intense.

His silent fuming was more unsettling than if he had shouted.

Sa fureur silencieuse était plus déstabilisante que s’il avait crié.

émanationAu sens de dégagement de fumées ou de vapeurs, registre courant et technique.

The constant fuming of the chemicals filled the laboratory with an acrid smell.

L’émanation constante des produits chimiques a rempli le laboratoire d’une odeur âcre.

Definitions

The act or process of emitting fumes, smoke, or vapour.

The constant fuming of the chemicals filled the laboratory with an acrid smell.

An expression or state of intense anger.

His silent fuming was more unsettling than if he had shouted.

Synonyms

fumeverb

fuming

Gerund

fumed

Past Simple

fumed

Past Participle

fuming

Gerund

/fjuːm/

/fjum/

Translations

dégager des fuméesQuand une source émet de la fumée, des gaz ou des vapeurs.

The factory chimneys fume toxic gases into the atmosphere.

Les cheminées de l’usine dégagent des gaz toxiques dans l’atmosphère.

fulminerPour exprimer une forte colère ou du ressentiment.

She began to fume when she realized she had been left out of the meeting.

Elle s’est mise à fulminer lorsqu’elle a réalisé qu’on l’avait exclue de la réunion.

Additional translations

traiter aux fuméesEmploi technique ou spécialisé.

Definitions

To emit gas, smoke, or vapor.

The factory chimneys fume toxic gases into the atmosphere.

To feel or show anger or resentment.

She began to fume when she realized she had been left out of the meeting.

To expose or treat (something) with fumes, especially in order to disinfect, flavour, or colour it.

The jeweller fumed the glass with silver to give it a mirror-like finish.

Synonyms

fumegerund / present participle

fuming

Functions as an adjective meaning ‘very angry’ or ‘emitting fumes’; derived from the present participle of the verb.

Translations

furieuxSe dit d’une personne très en colère.

He left the meeting fuming after the unfair decision.

Il a quitté la réunion furieux après la décision injuste.

Definitions

Extremely angry; seething with rage.

He left the meeting fuming after the unfair decision.

fumenoun

Definitions

A gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale.

The factory emitted thick fumes that polluted the air.

An angry or irritable mood.

She was in a fume after hearing the disappointing news.

fumeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed to remove or protect against fumes (usually used before a noun).

The chemist worked under a fume hood to avoid inhaling toxic vapors.

fumepast participle

Definitions

Treated with fumes so as to change colour, preserve, disinfect, or otherwise affect the material.

The cabinet is made from fumed oak to achieve a rich, dark tone.