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fire noun

  /ˈfaɪ.ə/ , /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ , [faɪ̯ə] , [fʌɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaə] , [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaː] , [ˈfäːɚ] , [ˈfɑe̯ə] , [ˈfɑə] , [ˈfɑəː]
  • (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
 feu, incendie
  • (uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
  • (uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
 feu
  • (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
 incendie, feu
  • (countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
 feu, poêle

fire verb

  /ˈfaɪ.ə/ , /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ , [faɪ̯ə] , [fʌɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaə] , [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaː] , [ˈfäːɚ] , [ˈfɑe̯ə] , [ˈfɑə] , [ˈfɑəː]
  • (transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
 licencier, congédier, mettre à la porte, virer, limoger, lourder
  • (transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
 tirer, faire feu, cuire

firing noun

  /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ , /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
  • The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.
 renvoi

fire adjective

  /ˈfaɪ.ə/ , /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ , [faɪ̯ə] , [fʌɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaə] , [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] , [ˈfaː] , [ˈfäːɚ] , [ˈfɑe̯ə] , [ˈfɑə] , [ˈfɑəː]
  • (slang) Amazing; excellent.
 le feu
set on fire
allumer, embraser, enflammer
fire extinguisher
extincteur
cease-fire
cessez-le-feu, trêve
out of the frying pan, into the fire
de Charybde en Scylla
fire station
caserne de pompiers
fire alarm
alarme incendie, avertisseur d'incendie
catch fire
prendre feu, enflammer
play with fire
jouer avec le feu
St. Elmo's fire
feu de Saint-Elme
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