This is the 5585th most frequent French word.
burns
In English, the French word "burns" means "burns" (injuries caused by heat, fire, or chemicals).
In this sentence, 'brûle' (burns) is used as the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'brûler', describing the process of combustion of wood in the context of physics.
Le bois brûle rapidement dans le feu de la cheminée.
The wood burns quickly in the fireplace fire.
Here, 'des brûlures' (burns) is a noun derived from the verb 'brûler', indicating skin damage caused by sun exposure.
Elle a des brûlures sur la peau après une longue journée au soleil.
She has burns on her skin after a long day in the sun.
In this sentence, 'brûle' (burns) is used metaphorically as part of the expression 'brûler d'envie', meaning to strongly desire something, showcasing idiomatic language usage.