flue

• Nom désignant un conduit, un tuyau ou un passage dans une cheminée ou une autre structure, qui permet à la fumée, à l'air chaud ou aux gaz de s'échapper vers l'extérieur.

A noun referring to a duct, pipe, or passage in a chimney or other structure that allows smoke, hot air, or gases to escape.

1. Smoke passageB2formal

   A duct or pipe in a chimney or stove that carries smoke and gases out of a building.

   Conduit de fumée

   • The chimney sweep cleaned the flue thoroughly.
   • Smoke rose through the flue and out into the night sky.
   • A blocked flue can cause dangerous carbon monoxide buildup.

   Synonymeschimneyductpipeshaftvent

2. Organ pipeC1formal

   A passage in a musical instrument, such as an organ, that directs air to produce sound.

   Tuyau à bouche (d'orgue)

   • The organ's flue pipes produce a clear, bright tone.
   • Each flue in the instrument is carefully tuned.
   • The technician adjusted the flue to improve the sound quality.

   Synonymesconduitductpipetube