ignite in French
ignite in French is allumer, déclencher, mettre le feu — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.
ignite in French
allumer
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
déclencher
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
mettre le feu
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
déclencher
(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
What does "ignite" mean?
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verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
"A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
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verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
"The comment ignited a heated debate online."
ignite in a sentence
- A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
- The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
- The comment ignited a heated debate online.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "ignite" in French?
"ignite" in French is allumer, déclencher, mettre le feu. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?
Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In French, "ignite" is allumer, déclencher, mettre le feu.
Are there other ways to say "ignite" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ignite": allumer, déclencher, mettre le feu.
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