feu
n. m. 'fire'
From Classical Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth, fireplace'.
Etymon
Fire, flame
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
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[fø]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
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[føw]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
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[feu]
300 - L. Lat.
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[fɔkus]
Latin Root
focus
From Latin focus (hearth), not ignis (fire). Also means "late, deceased" in certain contexts.