Translation
a fire, a blaze
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Word origin
From Latin incendium ('a fire, a conflagration'), from incendere ('to set alight'), built on candere ('to glow, to be white-hot'). English 'incendiary' and 'incense' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- incendium
- English cognates
- incendiary, incense
Grammar
Examples
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A fire destroyed the old barn last night.
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The firefighters brought the blaze under control in two hours.
étendu .
The forest fire spread as far as the road.
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In the event of a fire, take the stairs and not the lift.
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The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 3: incendie, ambulance, boutique and 7 more words.