flare

• Nom désignant une soudaine lueur vive de lumière ou de flamme, ou un dispositif produisant cette lueur pour signaler ou éclairer.

A noun referring to a sudden bright burst of light or flame, or a device that produces such a burst for signaling or illumination.

1. Sudden bright lightB1formal

   A sudden, bright burst of light or flame.

   Éclat soudain de lumière

   • The flare from the explosion lit up the night sky.
   • Sailors used a flare to signal for help.
   • A solar flare can disrupt satellite communications.

   Synonymesbeamblazeburstflashgleamglintrayspark

2. Widening shapeB2formal

   A gradual outward curve or widening, especially in clothing or design.

   Évasement

   • The dress has a beautiful flare at the bottom.
   • The pants have a slight flare from the knee down.
   • The architect designed the building with a flare at the top.

   Synonymessplayspreadsweepwidening

3. Sudden increase or outburstB2informal

   A sudden, brief increase in intensity or activity, often of something negative.

   brusque poussée

   • There was a flare of anger in his voice.
   • The patient experienced a flare of her chronic pain.
   • The conflict saw a sudden flare of violence.

   Synonymesbursteruptionflare-upflashoutburstspurtsurge

• Verbe décrivant une soudaine flambée de feu, de lumière ou d'émotion ; également utilisé dans des contextes techniques pour s'élargir ou se répandre vers l'extérieur.

A verb used to describe a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion; also used in technical contexts for expanding or spreading outward.

1. Burn brightlyB1formal

   To burn with a sudden, bright, unsteady flame.

   Flamboyer

   • The match flared up in the dark.
   • The campfire flared when he added more wood.
   • The gas leak caused the fire to flare dangerously.

   Synonymesblazeflash

   Antonymesdampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   s'enflammer (colère/intensité)

   • His temper flared when he heard the news.
   • Tensions flared between the two groups during the debate.
   • She flared up at his rude comment.

   Synonymesblow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antonymesabatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   S'évaser

   • The skirt flares out at the bottom.
   • Her nostrils flared in anger.
   • The trousers flare slightly below the knee.

   Synonymesbroadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antonymesnarrowtaper

Variantes phrasalflare outflare up