This is the 5584th most frequent French word.
burn
The French word "burn" is not native to French; it is borrowed from English and means "to combust or be damaged by fire or heat."
The term "brûlé" (burned) in this sentence is used as a verb to describe the action of setting something aflame.
Il a brûlé le papier avec une bougie.
He burned the paper with a candle.
The word "brûlure" (burn) in this sentence is used metaphorically as a noun to imply emotional pain or damage reflecting the idea of burning.
Ses propos ont causé une brûlure dans leur relation.
His words caused a burn in their relationship.
Here, the term "brûlée" (burnt) is used as an adjective to describe the state of something after exposure to heat or radiation, like the sun.