brûler

Definitions of brûler
  1. verb
    start to burn with a bright flame
    synonyms: allumer, enflammer
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    prendre feu, s'allumer
    start to burn or burst into flames
  2. verb
    burn at the stake
    synonyms: mourir sur le bûcher
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    type of:
    exécuter, mettre à mort
    kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
  3. verb
    feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion
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    type of:
    ressentir, éprouver
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
  4. verb
    destroy by fire
    synonyms: incendier
    se consumer
    undergo combustion
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    incinérer
    reduce to ashes
    type of:
    détruire
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
  5. verb
    cause to undergo combustion
    synonyms:
    incendier
    destroy by fire
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    changer d'intégrité
    change in physical make-up
  6. verb
    cause to burn or combust
    synonyms:
    prendre feu, s'allumer
    start to burn or burst into flames
  7. verb
    use up (energy)
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    épuiser
    use up (resources or materials)
  8. verb
    burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
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    donner des soins, s'occuper de, soigner
    provide treatment for
  9. verb
    burn with heat, fire, or radiation
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    carboniser, roussir
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    roussir
    burn superficially or lightly
    type of:
    détériorer, endommager
    inflict damage upon
  10. verb
    burn brightly
    synonyms: consumer, réduire en cendres
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    type of:
    se consumer
    undergo combustion
  11. verb
    have a desire for something or someone who is not present
    synonyms: languir
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    avoir envie de, convoiter, languir
    desire strongly or persistently
  12. verb
    desire strongly or persistently
    synonyms: avoir envie de, convoiter, languir
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    languir
    have a desire for something or someone who is not present
    type of:
    désirer, vouloir
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  13. verb
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    synonyms: picoter
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    faire mal, souffrir
    be the source of pain
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