El foc
Example: El foc de la xemeneia escalfava tota la casa durant l'hivern.
Definition
"El foc" refers to the visible, tangible flames and heat produced by combustion, often used for warmth or cooking. In the example, "El foc de la xemeneia escalfava tota la casa durant l'hivern," it describes the fire in the chimney warming the entire house during winter.
Etymology
The Catalan phrase "el foc" comes from Latin "focus," meaning hearth or fireplace. Did you know? In ancient times, the hearth was the center of family life, so "foc" also symbolizes home and warmth beyond just literal flames.
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"El foc" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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