Flambeau: meaning, definitions and examples
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flambeau
[ flamหboส ]
light source
A flaming torch or lantern used to provide light, especially during the night.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The streets were illuminated by flambeaux during the festival parade.
- The flambeau cast a warm glow over the courtyard.
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:
๐ต๐น tocha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคถเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Fackel
๐ฎ๐ฉ obor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะตะป
๐ต๐ฑ pochodnia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใพใค (taimatsu)
๐ซ๐ท flambeau
๐ช๐ธ antorcha
๐น๐ท meลale
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ถ (hoetbul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pochodeล
๐ธ๐ฐ pochodeล
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ็ฌ (huวjรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ bakla
๐ฎ๐ธ kyndill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบะตะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแ แแฆแแแแ (chiraghdani)
๐ฆ๐ฟ fakel
๐ฒ๐ฝ antorcha
Word origin
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.