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/flam/

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Translation

flame

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Word origin

From Latin flamma ('flame, blaze'), related to flagrare ('to burn'). English 'flame' and 'inflammable' come from the same source.

Origin
Latin
Root
flamma
English cognates
flame, inflammable

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralflammes

Examples

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A small flame was glowing at the back of the room.

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The flames destroyed the whole house in an hour.

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He threw a little water on the flame.

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The flames were already reaching the roof.

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She watched the flame dancing in front of her.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 8: flamme, exprès, mineur and 7 more words.