French word

briquet

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁikɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlighter

Example

Tu as un briquet ?

Do you have a lighter?

Illustration for briquet (lighter)

More examples

Elle m'a prêté son briquet.

She lent me her lighter.

Core concept

A small hand-held fire starter that provides a controlled flame whenever a quick light is needed.

Common phrases

  • recharger un briquet

    refill a lighter

  • allumer un feu avec un briquet

    light a fire with a lighter

  • prêter son briquet

    lend one's lighter

Similar words

allumette: A short wooden stick used to start a fire by being rubbed against a rough surface.
briquette: A compact block of compressed fuel or charcoal intended for extended burning.

Definition in French

Désigne un appareil portable qui génère une étincelle ou une flamme par un mécanisme simple (roue, bouton) et sert à enflammer de petits objets comme une cigarette ou une bougie.

Word origin

The noun briquet developed from an older diminutive of brique and originally referred to a small fire-making implement before acquiring its modern sense.

Usage tips

  • The final t is silent in briquet, and qu represents the k sound.

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