Flambeau: meaning, definitions and examples

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flambeau

 

[ flamหˆboสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

light source

A flaming torch or lantern used to provide light, especially during the night.

Synonyms

beacon, lantern, torch

Examples of usage

  • The streets were illuminated by flambeaux during the festival parade.
  • The flambeau cast a warm glow over the courtyard.
Context #2 | Noun

symbolic use

A flamboyant or dramatic person who attracts attention.

Synonyms

attention-grabber, dramatic personality, showstopper

Examples of usage

  • She entered the room like a flambeau, turning heads with her striking outfit.
  • The actor's performance was a flambeau of talent and charisma.

Translations

Translations of the word "flambeau" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tocha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคถเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fackel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ obor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะบะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochodnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ„ใพใค (taimatsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flambeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antorcha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meลŸale

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšƒ๋ถˆ (hoetbul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochodeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochodeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ็‚ฌ (huว’jรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bakla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyndill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะบะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒฆแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (chiraghdani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fakel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antorcha

Etymology

The word 'flambeau' originated from the Old French term 'flambe', meaning flame or torch. It was first recorded in English in the late 17th century. Originally used to describe a torch or lantern providing light, 'flambeau' has since evolved to also symbolize flamboyant or attention-grabbing individuals. The term captures the essence of both illumination and theatricality, making it a versatile word in English language usage.

See also: enflame, flamboyance, flamboyant, flamelet, flamer, flames, flamethrower, flaming, flammable, inflame, inflaming, inflammable, inflammation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,769, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.