blazing

• Décrit quelque chose qui brûle très vivement et intensément, ou métaphoriquement quelque chose de très rapide, puissant ou impressionnant.

Describes something that is burning fiercely or extremely bright; also used informally to mean very fast or intense.

1. Shining intenselyB1formal

   Burning or shining very brightly and strongly.

   brûlant, flamboyant (qui brille intensément)

   • The blazing sun made it impossible to stay outside for long.
   • A blazing fire crackled in the hearth.
   • The car's headlights were blazing in the darkness.

   Synonymesbeamingbrilliantburningdazzlingfieryglowingintenseradiantvivid

   Antonymesdarkdimdullfaintgloomyshadowy

2. Completely obviousB2informal

   Used to describe something that is very clear, direct, and without any attempt at concealment.

   Évident au plus haut point

   • He told a blazing lie that everyone saw through immediately.
   • The report contained a blazing error that contradicted the main conclusion.
   • Her indifference to his feelings was a blazing sign that the relationship was over.

   Synonymesblatantconspicuousflagrantglaringobviousovertpatenttransparent

   Antonymesambiguousconcealedhiddenobscuresubtlevague

• Nom désignant un feu très vif et intense, ou l'action de brûler avec des flammes ardentes.

A noun referring to a strong, bright flame that burns intensely.

1. Intense flameB2formal

   A very strong, bright, and hot flame that burns fiercely.

   Flamme ardente intense

   • The blazing from the wildfire could be seen for miles.
   • Firefighters worked to control the blazing in the old warehouse.
   • The blazing of the campfire lit up the entire clearing.

   Synonymesblazeconflagrationfireflameinferno

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une combustion vive et intense, ou un déplacement très rapide.

A verb used to indicate burning brightly and strongly, or moving very fast.

1. Shine brightly and intensivelyB2formal

   To emit a strong, bright light or flame.

   Brûler intensément

   • The sun blazed down on the desert travelers.
   • Lights blazed from every window of the mansion.
   • Her eyes blazed with anger during the argument.

   Synonymesbeamflareflashglareglowradiate

   Antonymesdarkendimdullfade

2. Shoot rapidly and repeatedlyB2informal

   To fire a weapon continuously and without pause.

   Tirer en rafale

   • The soldiers blazed away at the enemy positions.
   • He blazed through the ammunition in seconds.
   • The gunman blazed into the crowd before escaping.

   Synonymesblastdischargefirepumpshootsprayunload

3. Burn brightly and intenselyB1formal

   To be on fire with strong, bright flames.

   Brûler vivement

   • The campfire blazed all night long.
   • The building blazed fiercely before firefighters arrived.
   • Dry wood blazes more easily than wet timber.

   Synonymesburnflameflareflashglaregleamglow

   Antonymesdampendouseextinguishquenchsmoldersmouldersnuffstifle

4. Move rapidly and as if blazingB2informal

   To move very fast, often with great energy or determination.

   Foncer à toute allure

   • The runner blazed down the track to win the race.
   • She blazed through her homework in just an hour.
   • The car blazed past us on the highway.

   Synonymesboltchargedashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

5. Indicate by marking trees with blazesC1formal

   To mark a trail or path by cutting or painting marks on trees.

   baliser un sentier

   • The hikers blazed a trail through the dense forest.
   • They blazed the trees to guide future explorers.
   • The old path was blazed by pioneers centuries ago.

   Synonymesmarknotchscore

Variantes phrasalblaze awayblaze outblaze up