smoking

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose d'extrêmement chaud, actif ou impressionnant ; souvent employé de manière informelle pour dire 'très bon' ou 'passionnant'.

An adjective used to describe something that is extremely hot, active, or impressive; often used informally to mean 'very good' or 'exciting'.

1. Emitting smokeB1formal

   Producing or giving off smoke, often from burning or heating.

   qui fume

   • The smoking chimney indicated the factory was operating.
   • We saw a smoking volcano in the distance.
   • The smoking ruins of the building were a sad sight.

   Synonymessmokysmolderingsmouldering

2. Very attractive or sexyB2slangamerican

   Slang term used to describe someone who is extremely attractive or appealing.

   Très attirant, sexy

   • She looked absolutely smoking in that red dress.
   • He is a smoking hot actor in that new movie.
   • The model had a smoking appearance on the runway.

   Synonymesfoxygorgeoushotravishingscorchingsexysizzlingstunning

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'habitude d'inhaler et d'exhaler la fumée d'une cigarette, d'un cigare ou d'une pipe.

A noun referring to the act or habit of inhaling and exhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

indénombrable

1. Act of inhaling tobacco smokeA2formal

   The practice of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco, typically from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.

   Fait de fumer du tabac

   • Smoking is prohibited in this building.
   • He quit smoking after twenty years.
   • The health risks of smoking are well documented.

   Synonymessmoke

2. Culinary techniqueB1formalculinary

   The process of flavoring, cooking, or preserving food by exposing it to smoke from burning or smoldering material, most often wood.

   Fumage

   • Smoking gives the salmon a rich, savory flavor.
   • The chef specializes in smoking meats and cheeses.
   • Cold smoking requires temperatures below 30°C.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'inhaler et d'exhaler la fumée de tabac ou d'autres substances, ou le fait d'émettre de la fumée.

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, or to emit smoke.

1. Inhale and exhale tobacco smokeA1formal

   To draw smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe into the mouth and lungs.

   fumer

   • He smokes a pack of cigarettes every day.
   • She quit smoking last year for health reasons.
   • Many people smoke to relieve stress.

   Synonymesdragdrawinhalepuff

2. Produce smokeA2formal

   To emit or give off smoke, typically from burning or heating.

   fumer

   • The chimney is smoking heavily.
   • The engine started smoking after overheating.
   • The campfire smoked all night long.

   Synonymesfumereeksmolder

3. Preserve food with smokeB1formal

   To expose food, such as meat or fish, to smoke to preserve it or add flavor.

   fumer (pour conserver)

   • They smoke salmon in a traditional wooden shed.
   • The chef smoked the ribs for several hours.
   • Smoked bacon has a distinct flavor.

   Synonymescurepreserve

Variantes phrasalsmoke out