allumeur

allumeur

French

Etymology

    From allumer +‎ -eur.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /a.ly.mœʁ/
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    Noun

    allumeur m (plural allumeurs, feminine allumeuse)

    1. lighter
    2. (automotive) ignition system
    3. (sexuality) a tease (person who excites sexually)
    4. agent provocateur
    5. partner-in-crime; accomplice

    Usage notes

    • like prostitué, the feminine form is more common than the masculine one.

    Further reading

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