allume

/a.lym/allumer
1.
verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,2,3

turns on (a device, light)

lights (a fire, candle, cigarette)

J'allume la télé pour regarder un film.

I'm turning on the TV to watch a movie.

Synonyms:mettre en marche, éclairer
2.
verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,2,3

hits on / flirts with

turns on (sexually)

Il l'allume toute la soirée au bar.

He was hitting on her all evening at the bar.

Synonyms:draguer, exciter
3.
verbInd, Subj, Imp1stPresSing1,2,3

puts down / rips into verbally

roasts / criticizes sharply

Le prof l'allume devant toute la classe.

The teacher ripped into him in front of the whole class.

Synonyms:tancer, attaquer, vanner
allume - French Definition & Examples