No. 2,250 in French
fumée
Smoke.
In a sentence
La fumée s'élevait doucement dans l'air calme.
The smoke rose gently in the still air.
In this sentence, 'fumée' refers to the visible emission, typically composed of gases and small particles, coming from burning materials.
Il y avait une fumée étrange dans la cuisine.
There was a strange smoke in the kitchen.
Here, 'fumée' indicates the presence of smoke as an unusual occurrence, suggesting something might be burning or overheating.
Ne laisse pas la fumée s'accumuler dans la pièce.
Do not let the smoke accumulate in the room.
In this context, 'fumée' is used to describe smoke that could pose a risk if it collects in a confined space, emphasizing precaution.
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