scorching

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement chaud, brûlant ou intense, comme une chaleur qui pique ou consume.

Describes something that is extremely hot, burning, or intense.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

   Very hot and dry, often to the point of burning or damaging a surface.

   brûlant, torride

   • The scorching sun made the pavement too hot to walk on.
   • We stayed indoors to avoid the scorching afternoon heat.
   • The desert is known for its scorching temperatures during the day.

   Synonymesblisteringbroilingburningfieryparchedroastingsearingsizzlingswelteringtorrid

   Antonymescoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

2. B2informal

   Used to describe criticism or remarks that are very harsh or severe.

   Très sévère ou cinglant

   • The critic gave a scorching review of the new movie.
   • Her scorching remarks left everyone in the room silent.
   • He faced scorching criticism for his controversial decision.

   Synonymesblisteringcausticharshscathingsearingseverevitriolic

   Antonymesgentlelenientmild

• Adverbe signifiant « extrêmement chaud » ou « de manière brûlante ». Utilisé pour renforcer le degré de chaleur, souvent à propos du temps ou de la température. La forme coïncide avec le participe présent du verbe « scorch » et fonctionne comme adverbe.

An adverb meaning 'extremely hot' or 'burningly.' It is used to intensify the degree of heat, often in weather or temperature contexts. The form is identical to the present participle of the verb 'scorch' and functions adverbially.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

   In a way that is very hot, capable of causing burns or discomfort.

   de manière brûlante

   • The sun was shining scorching hot on the beach.
   • She touched the metal surface and it felt scorching.
   • The pavement was scorching under the midday heat.

   Antonymeschillycoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

• Verbe désignant l'action de brûler superficiellement la surface de quelque chose, provoquant une décoloration ou des dommages, ou encore un mouvement extrêmement rapide.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning the surface of something, causing discoloration or damage, or to move very fast.

1. Make very hot and dryB2formal

   To become or cause something to become extremely hot and dry, often due to sun or fire.

   Brûler (par la chaleur ou le soleil)

   • The summer sun scorched the fields, leaving them cracked and barren.
   • The desert heat scorched the landscape for miles.
   • The drought scorched the once-green hills.

   Synonymesdesiccatedry upparchsearwither

   Antonymesdrenchmoistensaturatesoak

2. Become superficially burnedB2formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, causing discoloration or damage.

   Roussir (en brûlant superficiellement)

   • I scorched the shirt while ironing it.
   • The toast was scorched black on one side.
   • The flames scorched the wooden floorboards.

   Synonymesburncharsearsinge

3. Destroy completely by or as if by fireB2formal

   To burn something completely, leaving nothing behind.

   brûler entièrement

   • The wildfire scorched the entire forest.
   • The enemy army scorched the village to the ground.
   • The intense heat scorched all vegetation in its path.

   Synonymesburncharconsumeincinerate

   Antonymesdouseextinguishpreserveprotectquenchsmother

4. Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colorB2formal

   To burn the surface of something just enough to change its color.

   Roussir superficiellement

   • The chef scorched the steak to give it a nice crust.
   • The sun scorched her skin, turning it a deep red.
   • The candle flame scorched the paper, leaving a brown mark.

   Synonymesblackencharsearsinge

5. Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditionsB2formal

   To become damaged or discolored due to prolonged exposure to intense heat or dryness.

   Se roussir sous l'effet de la chaleur

   • The leaves of the plant scorched in the relentless sun.
   • The grass scorched during the heatwave.
   • The paint on the car's hood scorched from the engine's heat.

   Synonymesblackenburncharsearshrivelsingewither