ignite

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre le feu à quelque chose ou de provoquer la combustion ; également employé au sens figuré pour évoquer l'éveil ou la stimulation de sentiments forts.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something on fire or causing it to start burning; also used figuratively to mean arousing or exciting strong feelings.

1. Set on fireB2formal

   To cause something to start burning by applying heat or a flame.

   Enflammer

   • The spark ignited the dry leaves instantly.
   • He used a match to ignite the campfire.
   • The gas leak ignited, causing a massive explosion.

   Synonymesfireinflamekindlelightset ablazeset on firetorch

   Antonymesdouseextinguishquenchsmother

2. Burst into flamesB2formal

   To begin to burn or catch fire.

   Prendre feu

   • The fuel ignited upon contact with the hot engine.
   • The paper ignited quickly in the intense heat.
   • The chemical mixture ignited spontaneously.

   Synonymesburncatch fireflare upkindletake fire

   Antonymesdouseextinguishquenchsmotherstifle

3. Arouse emotionsC1formal

   To stir up or excite strong feelings, passions, or reactions.

   enflammer (les passions)

   • His speech ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
   • The controversial article ignited a heated debate.
   • Her passion for justice ignited a movement for change.

   Synonymesarouseevokeexcitefireinciteinflamekindleprovokerousesparkstimulatestir uptrigger

   Antonymesappeasecalmpacifyquellsoothesubdue