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• Phénomène de combustion se manifestant par la lumière, la flamme et la chaleur, ou masse de matière en train de brûler.

A noun referring to the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat, or a mass of burning fuel.

1. Flames and heatA1formal

   A process of combustion that produces heat and light, often destructive.

   feu (combustion)

   • The fire spread quickly through the dry forest.
   • Firefighters arrived to put out the house fire.
   • She warmed her hands by the campfire.

   Synonymesblazeconflagrationflameinferno

2. Shooting weaponB1formal

   The act of discharging a gun or other firearm.

   tir

   • The soldiers opened fire on the enemy.
   • He heard gunfire during the night.
   • Cease fire immediately!

   Synonymesdischargefiringgunfireshooting

3. Dismissal from jobB2informalamerican

   The act of dismissing someone from employment, especially abruptly.

   Licenciement

   • The manager got fired for poor performance.
   • They fired half the staff to cut costs.
   • She was fired after missing too many deadlines.

   Synonymesdischargedismissalfiringlayoffsackingtermination

   Antonymesappointmentemployment

4. Enthusiasm or passionB2formal

   Intense feeling or energy, often for a cause or activity.

   Enthousiasme, passion

   • Her speech was full of fire and conviction.
   • He has fire in his eyes when talking about music.
   • The team played with fire in their hearts.

   Synonymesanimationardorenthusiasmfervorintensitypassionsparkspiritvigorzeal

   Antonymesapathyindifferencelethargytorpor

• Verbe signifiant décharger une arme, licencier quelqu'un de son emploi ou susciter de fortes émotions.

A verb used to indicate the act of discharging a weapon, dismissing someone from employment, or exciting strong feelings.

1. Dismiss from jobB1informal

   To terminate someone's employment suddenly and forcefully.

   licencier

   • The company fired him for stealing.
   • She was fired after missing too many deadlines.
   • The manager threatened to fire anyone who was late again.

   Synonymesaxecandischargedismissgive the sacklet gooustsackterminate

   Antonymesemployhireretain

2. Shoot a weaponA2formal

   To discharge a gun, rifle, or other firearm.

   Tirer (avec une arme à feu)

   • The soldier fired his rifle at the target.
   • He fired a warning shot into the air.
   • Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.

   Synonymesblastdischargelaunchlet offopen fireshoottrigger

3. Ignite or set alightA2formal

   To cause something to start burning.

   Mettre le feu

   • He fired up the barbecue for the party.
   • The arsonist fired the building deliberately.
   • She fired the stove with dry wood.

   Synonymesignitekindlelightset ablazespark

   Antonymesdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuffstifle

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