inflame

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer de fortes émotions, d'aggraver une situation, ou de causer une inflammation ou une chaleur.

A verb used to indicate the act of provoking strong feelings, intensifying a situation, or causing something to become inflamed or heated.

1. Cause inflammation inB2formalmedical

   To cause a part of the body to become red, swollen, and painful, often due to infection or injury.

   provoquer une inflammation

   • The infection inflamed the wound, causing redness and swelling.
   • Allergens can inflame the nasal passages.
   • The doctor said the injury would inflame the joint if not treated.

   Synonymeschafeirritate

2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

   To begin to burn or become ignited.

   prendre feu

   • The dry leaves quickly inflamed when exposed to the spark.
   • The chemical mixture can inflame if it comes into contact with heat.
   • The fabric is treated so it won't inflame easily.

   Synonymesburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

   Antonymesextinguishquenchsmother

3. Cause to start burningB2formal

   To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

   enflammer

   • The arsonist used gasoline to inflame the building.
   • A stray spark can inflame the entire forest.
   • They used a torch to inflame the pile of wood.

   Synonymesenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

   Antonymesdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

   To provoke or intensify strong emotions, such as anger, passion, or excitement.

   Enflammer (les passions)

   • His speech inflamed the crowd's anger against the government.
   • The controversial article inflamed public opinion.
   • Her words inflamed his jealousy and suspicion.

   Synonymesagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

   Antonymesallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

   To become red, swollen, and painful, typically as a result of infection or irritation.

   s'enflammer

   • His throat inflamed after he caught a cold.
   • The skin around the cut began to inflame and turn red.
   • If you don't clean the wound, it will inflame.

   Antonymescalmcoolhealsoothesubside