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Commonly Confused Words

Flair vs. Flare

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Flair and flare sound identical, but their meanings are completely different. One is about talent or style, and the other is about sudden brightness or flames.

Flair

Flair means a natural talent or a special sense of style. If someone has “flair,” they do something in an impressive or unique way.

  • She has a real flair for languages.
  • His cooking has a creative flair.
  • The designer is known for her bold flair.

Flare

Flare refers to a sudden bright light, a burst of flame, or a quick intensification of emotion or activity.

  • The fire flared up when the wind blew.
  • He lit a red flare to signal for help.
  • Tensions began to flare during the debate.

💡 Astuce

  • Flair = talent → think “air” because great talent feels effortless, like air.
  • Flare = fire → both words start with “flar-”, like “flame.”

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She plays the piano with incredible ___.

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