catch fire

prendre feu, s’enflammer

Commencer à brûler en produisant des flammes.

En anglais simple : Begin to burn with flames.

• Dry leaves catch fire easily.
• The car caught fire after the crash.
• Has anything caught fire in the kitchen?

Synonymes : ignite, burst into flames

Expressions courantes : catch fire easily, catch fire suddenly

faire fureur, se répandre rapidement

Devenir populaire ou se répandre rapidement auprès de nombreuses personnes.

En anglais simple : Become popular or spread quickly among many people.

• The idea soon caught fire.
• Her song caught fire online after a famous actor shared it.
• The campaign never really caught fire with voters.

Comment l'utiliser : catch fire with someone (The new dance caught fire with teenagers.)

Synonymes : take off, catch on

Expressions courantes : catch fire online, catch fire worldwide

s’enthousiasmer, s’enflammer

Se sentir soudain plein d’enthousiasme, d’intérêt ou d’envie de faire quelque chose.

En anglais simple : Become filled with strong excitement, interest, or desire to do something.

• Her imagination caught fire.
• As he spoke, the crowd caught fire with enthusiasm.
• Their hearts caught fire at the thought of freedom.

Synonymes : become inspired, become excited

Expressions courantes : catch fire again, catch fire with enthusiasm