Also means
to be on fire
Usage Note
Brûler is a regular -er verb used for fire, heat, and metaphorical intensity — brûler d'envie means to be burning with desire. Brûler un feu rouge means to run a red light. The noun brûlure means a burn (the injury), and brûlant (burning, scalding) is the present participle used as an adjective.
Examples
"Le bois brûle dans la cheminée."
Natural Translation
The wood is burning in the fireplace.
Literal Translation
The wood burns in the fireplace
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