Imperfect ils/elles conjugation of fumer.
fumer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to smoke
Chaque matin, Maxime fume sur le balcon.Every morning, Maxime smokes on the balcony.
a. to steam
Le volcan commence à fumer après une longue période de calme.The volcano is starting to steam after a long period of calm.
b. to give off steam
Le plat était si chaud qu'il fumait.The dish was so hot it was giving off steam.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to smoke
Mon grand-père aime fumer sa pipe en lisant un bon livre.My grandfather enjoys smoking his pipe while reading a good book.
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