smolder in French
smolder in French is couver, se consumer, ronger son frein — smolder means to burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
smolder in French
couver
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
se consumer
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
ronger son frein
(intransitive, figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.
What does "smolder" mean?
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verb To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
"Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees."
- verb To show quiet signs of strong feelings, such as anger or passion, that are being held back.
- verb To remain hidden or held back, without fully coming out.
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smolder in a sentence
- Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees.
- The remains of the bonfire were left to smolder for hours.
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What is "smolder" in French?
"smolder" in French is couver, se consumer, ronger son frein. smolder means: To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
Are there other ways to say "smolder" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "smolder": couver, se consumer, ronger son frein.
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