set ablaze

• Mettre le feu à quelque chose pour qu'il brûle intensément ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour évoquer l'excitation ou la provocation de fortes émotions ou réactions.

To cause something to catch fire and burn intensely; also used figuratively to mean to excite or inflame strong emotions or reactions.

1. To ignite or cause to burnB2formal

   To cause something to catch fire and burn.

   mettre le feu

   • The arsonist set the warehouse ablaze.
   • A spark from the campfire set the dry grass ablaze.
   • The protesters set the barricades ablaze.

2. To excite or inflameC1informal

   To cause strong emotions or excitement, often anger or passion.

   enflammer

   • His speech set the crowd ablaze with enthusiasm.
   • The scandal set the media ablaze with speculation.
   • Her performance set the stage ablaze with energy.