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afire in French

afire in French is ardent — afire means on fire, whether literally or as a figure of speech for strong emotion.

afire in French

ardent
adj
On fire (often metaphorically).

What does "afire" mean?

  1. adj On fire, whether literally or as a figure of speech for strong emotion.
    "The old barn was afire within minutes."
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afire in a sentence

  • The old barn was afire within minutes.
  • Her imagination was afire with new ideas.

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What is "afire" in French?

"afire" in French is ardent. afire means: On fire, whether literally or as a figure of speech for strong emotion.

How do you use "afire" in a sentence?

Example: "The old barn was afire within minutes." In French, "afire" is ardent.

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