Also means
spark plug
Usage Note
Bougie originally referred to a wax candle, named after Béjaïa (formerly Bougie), an Algerian port that historically exported wax. In modern French it also means a car's spark plug (changer les bougies).
Examples
"Elle allume une bougie pour l'ambiance."
Natural Translation
She lights a candle for the atmosphere.
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