étincelle — meaning in English

English meaning

• scintilla noun A small spark or flash.
• spark noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.

Senses

étincelle is used for these senses in English:

• scintilla A small spark or flash.
• spark A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.

scintilla — full definition

1. noun A small spark or flash.
2. noun A small or trace amount.

spark — full definition

1. noun A small glowing particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge.
2. noun A small trace of a feeling or quality that could grow into something bigger.
3. verb To trigger or set off, especially an argument, idea, or reaction.
4. verb To give off small bursts of electrical discharge.

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