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boum

party (informal), bash

noun interjection BOOM Rare

Origin: Imitative, onomatopoeic

Also means

boom (sound)

Usage Note

Boum is primarily a colloquial word for a party, especially a teenage house party — organiser une boum (to throw a party). As an interjection it imitates an explosion or impact. The word fête is the neutral/formal equivalent for 'party'. Boum is slightly dated as party slang but remains widely understood.

Examples

"On organise une boum samedi soir."

Natural Translation

We're throwing a party Saturday night.

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