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smoulders

/ˈsmoʊldərz/

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verb

Couver, se consumer sans flamme

To burn with no flame and little smoke.

Examples :

"After the campfire was put out with water, the wood still smoulders, producing a lot of smoke but no flames. "

Après avoir éteint le feu de camp avec de l'eau, le bois se consumait encore, produisant beaucoup de fumée mais pas de flammes.

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verb

Couver, bouillir

To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

Examples :

"After the argument with his brother, Liam smouldered with resentment. "

Après la dispute avec son frère, Liam couvait du ressentiment.

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verb

Couver, être latent

To exist in a suppressed or hidden state.

Examples :

"Even though he tried to hide it, resentment still smoulders within him after losing the promotion. "

Même s'il a essayé de le cacher, le ressentiment couve toujours en lui après avoir perdu la promotion.

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verb

Couver, étouffer

To smother; to suffocate; to choke.

Examples :

"The thick smoke from the burning plastic smoulders, making it hard to breathe. "

L'épaisse fumée du plastique en feu couve, ce qui rend la respiration difficile.

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