Bougie: nf (word coming from “wax for candles”; from Bougie, old French name of Bejaia, town in Algeria which supplied wax).
The word “candle” has several meanings:
1. Apparatus consisting of a braided wick wrapped in wax or stearin (*), the combustion of which provides an illuminating flame (candle).
Light up by candlelight.
Light, blow out a candle.
Birthday candles.
Altar candle (candle).
Figurative meaning: This festival blows out its 25 candles, celebrates its 25th...
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