verb🔗ShareAllumer, enflammerTo start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.)."He struggled to kindle the campfire with damp wood. "Il a eu du mal à allumer le feu de camp avec du bois humide.energyactionfuelprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSusciter, éveillerTo arouse or inspire (a passion, etc)."He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."Il a suscité l'enthousiasme pour le projet chez ses collègues.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'allumer, s'enflammerTo begin to grow or take hold."The idea for a school garden was kindling among the students, starting with just a few interested kids. "L'idée d'un jardin scolaire commençait à s'allumer parmi les élèves, en commençant par quelques enfants intéressés.processactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre bas, mettre au monde(of a rabbit or hare) To bring forth young; to give birth."The farmer checked the hutch to see if his rabbit had kindled yet. "L'agriculteur a vérifié le clapier pour voir si son lapin avait déjà mis bas.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePetit bois, allumettesSmall pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire."Go and collect some kindling."Va chercher du petit bois.fuelmaterialnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAllumage, embrasementThe act by which something is kindled."The kindling of the fire was slow and careful, taking several minutes. "L'allumage du feu a été lent et prudent, prenant plusieurs minutes.fuelmaterialenergyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading