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wildfire

/ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldfaɪr/

Translations

wildfirenoun

wildfires

/ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldfaɪr/

feu de forêtTerme courant pour un incendie qui se propage rapidement dans un milieu naturel.

The wildfire consumed thousands of acres of forest before it was brought under control.

Le feu de forêt a ravagé des milliers d’hectares de forêt avant d’être maîtrisé.

Additional translations

embrasementAu sens figuré, pour une propagation rapide et difficile à contrôler.

incendie de végétationSens plus général, notamment pour les zones de prairie, de broussailles ou de landes.

Synonyms

forest fire

wildfireadjective

/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə/

/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪr/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or caused by a wildfire; typically non-gradable.

de feu de forêtSe dit de ce qui est lié à un incendie de forêt ou en provient.

Wildfire smoke blanketed the nearby towns for days.

La fumée de feu de forêt a recouvert les villes voisines pendant des jours.

Synonyms

Definitions

wildfirenoun

An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through a natural area such as forest, grassland, or brush, often causing significant damage.

The wildfire consumed thousands of acres of forest before it was brought under control.

A situation or phenomenon that spreads rapidly and uncontrollably.

The rumor spread like wildfire through the small town.

wildfireadjective

Relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of a wildfire.

Wildfire smoke blanketed the nearby towns for days.