Translation
candle; spark plug
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Word origin
From Bougie, the French name of the Algerian port of Béjaïa, which exported the wax used for candles.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- Béjaïa
Grammar
Examples
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She lit a candle in the bedroom.
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The candles on the cake are still burning.
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The car's spark plugs need changing.
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The candle burnt all night.
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With no electricity, the family eats by candlelight.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 3: bougie, soulager, relax and 7 more words.