feu

Definitions of feu
  1. noun
    a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
    synonyms: feu de joie
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    type of:
    incendie
    the event of something burning (often destructive)
  2. noun
    once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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    type of:
    élément
    one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
  3. noun
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
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    types:
    brasier
    a strong flame that burns brightly
    ignition
    the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
    type of:
    combustion
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
  4. noun
    the event of something burning (often destructive)
    synonyms: incendie
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    feu de joie
    a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
    feu de bois
    a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
    incendie
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
    incendie de forêt
    an uncontrolled fire in a wooded area
    type of:
    happening, événement
    an event that happens
  5. noun
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
    synonyms: ardeur
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    ardeur
    excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
    type of:
    passion
    a strong feeling or emotion
  6. noun
    a severe trial
    synonyms: enfer
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    type of:
    affliction, châtiment, épreuve
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  7. noun
    a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
    synonyms: feu de cheminée, feu de l'âtre
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    type of:
    cheminée, foyer, âtre
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
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