Feu etymology

French

French word feu comes from Latin focus, and later Old French fu (Fire.)

Etymology of feu

Detailed word origin of feu

Dictionary entry Language Definition
focus Latin (lat) (figuratively) house, family. Firepan, coal pan, brazier. Fireplace, hearth.
fu Old French (fro) Fire.
feu French (fr) (cigarette) lighter. Fire. Traffic light.

Words with the same origin as feu

Descendants of focus

feu d'artifice fougasse foyer