Chandelle: nf (word coming from the Latin of chandeile, from the Latin candela).
The word "candle" has several meanings:
1. Lighting device consisting of a braided wick wrapped in tallow (candle, torch).
Church candle (candle).
Light up by candlelight.
A candlelight dinner.
Candle holder (candlestick).
Blow out, extinguish the candle (extinguisher).
Snuff the candle (snuff).
2. Loc. fig. To owe sb a proud debt, to owe him great gratitude...
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