Where does “feu follet” come from?
feu follet (French) comes from French feu, from Old French fu, from Latin focus — fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;...
feu follet (French): will-o'-the-wisp
Ancestry of “feu follet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | feu | fire; lighter; traffic light |
| 2 | Old French | fu | fire |
| 3 | Latin | focus | fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;... |