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explosion

explosion

noun ex-ploh-ZYOHN Less Common

Usage Note

Explosion covers both a physical blast and a figurative surge (une explosion de joie, a burst of joy). The verb exploser means 'to explode', and explosif is the adjective and noun for 'explosive'. The phrase faire exploser is used for deliberately detonating something.

Examples

"L'explosion a brisé toutes les vitres."

Natural Translation

The explosion shattered all the windows.

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