No. 4,336 in French
flambant
"Flambant" means "blazing" or "burning."
In a sentence
Il a acheté une voiture flambant neuve.
He bought a brand-new car.
In this sentence, 'flambant neuve' is used as an emphatic expression indicating that the car is 'brand-new' or in pristine condition.
Ce gâteau est flambant avec des étincelles partout.
This cake is flaming with sparks all around.
Here, 'flambant' describes the state of the cake as actively flaming, emphasizing its visual impact during the presentation.
Elle est arrivée vêtue d'une robe flambante, attirant tous les regards.
She arrived dressed in a dazzling dress, attracting everyone's attention.
In this instance, 'flambante' conveys that the dress is strikingly bright or attention-grabbing, adding excitement to the imagery.
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