No. 284 in French
feu
"Feu" means "fire" in English.
In a sentence
Le feu brûle dans la cheminée.
The fire burns in the fireplace.
In this sentence, 'feu' refers to a literal fire, often used to symbolize warmth or an active flame.
Il a obtenu son feu vert pour le projet.
He got the green light for the project.
Here, 'feu' is part of the expression 'feu vert,' which metaphorically represents permission or approval.
Prends garde en traversant au feu rouge.
Be careful when crossing at the red light.
In this context, 'feu' refers to a traffic light, indicating the signal system used in transportation.
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