incendie
French → English
(general) Fire: an uncontrolled and destructive blaze in a building or forest
Les pompiers ont lutté toute la nuit pour éteindre l'incendie de forêt.
(English) The firefighters fought all night to extinguish the forest fire.
L'incendie a détruit trois maisons avant d'être finalement maîtrisé.
(English) The blaze destroyed three houses before finally being brought under control.
(metaphor) Outbreak: a sudden surge of protest, conflict, or economic crisis
Le ministre tente d'éteindre l'incendie politique provoqué par ses déclarations.
(English) The minister is trying to put out the political fire caused by his statements.
La hausse des prix a déclenché un véritable incendie social dans tout le pays.
(English) The price hike triggered a real social outbreak throughout the country.
Entry ID: fr:en:incendie · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary