Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cendre
noun
/ˈsɛndrə/
Definition
Cendre refers to ash, especially the ashes left after something has been burned.
Examples
- After the campfire, only cendre remained.
- The cendre from the burnt paper scattered in the wind.
Meaning
It is often used metaphorically to describe something that has been reduced to nothing or that represents the aftermath of destruction.
Synonyms
- ash
- residue
- debris
