burn

/bˈɜːn/

/ˈbɝn/

to burn

MAIN VERB

brûler

to be on fire and be damaged by it

Synonymes : combust

brûler

to consume fuel for the production of heat or energy

Synonymes : burn off

réduire en cendres

to become completely destroyed by fire

Synonymes : burn down

Burn

brûlure

a place or area that has been damaged or injured by fire or heat

Synonymes : burn mark

brûlure

a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.

brûler

the pain that can be felt in one's muscles as a result of intense training

Exemples

1. The terrible fire burnt down several houses in the neighborhood.

2. The cake was burnt to a cinder.

3. The dinner was burned to a cinder.

4. I accidentally burned my hand on the hot stove.