burn

• Nom désignant une lésion de la peau ou des tissus causée par la chaleur, le feu, des produits chimiques ou l'électricité, ainsi que la sensation ou l'action de brûler.

A noun referring to an injury caused by exposure to heat, fire, chemicals, or electricity, resulting in damage to the skin or tissue.

1. Injury from heatA2formalmedical

   An injury to the skin or flesh caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.

   Brûlure (lésion cutanée)

   • He suffered a second-degree burn on his arm.
   • The firefighter treated a burn victim at the scene.
   • She put ointment on her kitchen burn.

   Synonymesscaldscorchsinge

2. Desire or passionB2informal

   A strong feeling of desire, passion, or enthusiasm.

   ardeur

   • She has a burn to succeed in her career.
   • There's a real burn for adventure in his eyes.
   • The team has a burn to win the championship.

   Synonymesardorcravingdesirefervorfirehungeritchlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

3. Insult or slightB2slangamerican

   A clever or cutting remark that insults or criticizes someone.

   insulte cinglante

   • That was a sick burn in the debate.
   • He delivered an epic burn to his opponent.
   • Her comeback was the ultimate burn.

   Synonymesbarbcutdiginsultjibeput-downslighttaunt

• Verbe désignant le processus de combustion ou de destruction par le feu, ou le fait de causer une brûlure ou un dommage par la chaleur.

A verb used to indicate the process of consuming or being destroyed by fire, or causing damage through heat.

verbe irrégulier

1. Produce fire or heatA1formal

   To be on fire or produce flames and heat.

   Brûler (produire du feu ou de la chaleur)

   • The campfire burned brightly all night.
   • Don't let the toast burn in the toaster.
   • The forest fire burned for several days.

   Synonymesblazeflameflareflickerglowsmolder

2. Damage by heatA1formal

   To injure or damage something with fire, heat, or acid.

   brûler

   • She burned her hand on the hot stove.
   • The sun burned his skin during the hike.
   • Acid can burn through metal.

   Synonymesblistercharincineratescaldscorchsearsingetorch

3. Consume fuel or energyB1informal

   To use up fuel or energy quickly.

   Consommer du carburant ou de l'énergie

   • This car burns too much gas.
   • Athletes burn calories during intense workouts.
   • The engine burns oil faster than expected.

   Synonymesconsumedevoureat upexpendguzzleuse up

   Antonymesconservepreservesave

4. Feel intense sensationB2informal

   To feel a stinging or painful sensation.

   Brûler (sensation douloureuse)

   • My eyes are burning from the smoke.
   • His throat burned after eating spicy food.
   • The cold wind made her cheeks burn.

   Synonymesachehurtpricklesmartstingtingle

   Antonymescoolfreezenumb

Variantes phrasalburn downburn offburn outburn up