kindle

éveiller, susciter

Faire naître et grandir un sentiment ou un intérêt chez quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : To make a feeling or interest begin to grow in someone.

• Her words kindled hope.
• The trip kindled my interest in history.
• His teaching has kindled a passion for science in many students.

Comment l'utiliser : kindle something in someone (The story kindled hope in the children.)

Synonymes : arouse, awaken, spark, inspire

Expressions courantes : kindle hope, kindle someone's interest, kindle a passion, kindle enthusiasm

allumer

Faire commencer à brûler un feu.

En anglais simple : To make a fire start burning.

• He kindled a small fire.
• Dry leaves helped us kindle the flames.
• She knelt beside the hearth to kindle the fire.

Synonymes : light, ignite

Contraires : extinguish

Expressions courantes : kindle a fire, kindle the coals, kindle a flame