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fire in French

fire in French is le feu, feu, incendie — fire means the chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.

fire in French

le feu
adj
(slang) Amazing; excellent.
feu
noun
incendie
noun
incendie
noun
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
feu
noun
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
feu
noun
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
poêle
noun
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
licencier
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
congédier
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
mettre à la porte
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
virer
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
limoger
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
lourder
verb
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
tirer
verb
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
faire feu
verb
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
cuire
verb
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

What does "fire" mean?

  1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
    "They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
  2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
    "The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
  3. verb To shoot a weapon.
    "The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
  4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
    "The manager fired two employees for repeated lateness."
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fire in a sentence

  • They gathered around the fire to keep warm.
  • A fire broke out in the warehouse overnight.
  • The soldiers took cover under enemy fire.
  • The officer fired a warning shot into the air.

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What is "fire" in French?

"fire" in French is le feu, feu, incendie. fire means: The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.

How do you use "fire" in a sentence?

Example: "They gathered around the fire to keep warm." In French, "fire" is le feu, feu, incendie.

Are there other ways to say "fire" in French?

Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "fire": le feu, feu, incendie, poêle, licencier, congédier.

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