Rechercher
to ignite
01
mettre à feu, s'enflammer
to cause something to catch fire
Transitive: to ignite sth
Example
He ignited the gas stove with a flick of the lighter.
Sparks from the engine ignited the dry grass, starting a wildfire.
The match ignited the tinder, starting the campfire.
02
enflammer, allumer
to spark or intensify a feeling or situation
Transitive: to ignite an emotion or reaction
Example
His words ignited a sense of anger among the crowd.
The news of the victory ignited excitement throughout the city.
The argument ignited tensions between the two teams.
03
s'enflammer, prendre feu
to catch fire or to begin burning spontaneously
Intransitive
Example
The dry leaves began to ignite as the sun's rays intensified.
The mixture of chemicals was unstable and could ignite without warning.
Once the temperature rose sufficiently, the fuel started to ignite.
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