candle

• Objet cylindrique de cire avec une mèche au centre, que l'on brûle pour produire de la lumière. Peut aussi désigner une source de lumière de ce type ou, par extension, une bougie d'allumage.

A noun referring to a cylindrical block of wax with a wick through its center, which is burned to produce light.

1. Wax with wickA1formal

   A stick of wax with a wick in the middle that is burned to give light.

   Bougie

   • She lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere.
   • The candle burned slowly throughout the evening.
   • We need to buy some candles in case of a power outage.

   Synonymesdiprushlighttaper

2. Unit of light measurementC1formal

   A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the candela.

   Unité de mesure d'intensité lumineuse

   • The old lamp produced about one candle of light.
   • Scientists used candles as a standard for measuring brightness.
   • The intensity was measured in candlepower.

   Synonymescandelacandlepower

• Verbe signifiant examiner des œufs pour vérifier leur fraîcheur ou leur fécondité en les plaçant devant une source de lumière, ou inspecter un objet en le tenant contre la lumière.

A verb meaning to check eggs for freshness or fertility by holding them up to a light source, or to examine something by holding it up to the light.

1. Check eggs for freshnessC2formal

   To examine eggs by holding them up to a light source to check for freshness or development.

   Mirer les œufs

   • The farmer candled the eggs to ensure they were fertile.
   • She learned how to candle eggs from her grandmother.
   • They candled each egg before packaging them for sale.