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    Applaudissements (en. Applause)

    /a.plo.di.semɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sounds produced by striking the hands to show enthusiasm.
    The audience gave warm applause to the artist.
    Le public a offert des applaudissements chaleureux à l'artiste.
    Positive reaction from an audience to a performance.
    The applause lasted several minutes after the performance.
    Les applaudissements ont duré plusieurs minutes après la prestation.
    Collective manifestation of support and approval.
    The applause from the audience moved the actors on stage.
    Les applaudissements des spectateurs ont ému les acteurs sur scène.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to applaud', originating from the Latin 'applaudere' meaning 'to strike the hands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give applause
    To express approval through applause.
    faire des applaudissements
    hearty applause
    Particularly loud and prolonged applause.
    des applaudissements nourris
    to receive applause
    To be applauded by the audience after a performance.
    recevoir des applaudissements

    Related Words

    to applaud
    Action of striking the hands as a sign of approval.
    applaudir
    show
    An entertaining event that one can attend and applaud.
    spectacle
    artist
    A person who performs regularly in front of an audience and can be applauded.
    artiste

    Slang Meanings

    Very enthusiastic applause.
    After the concert, the applause was at its peak.
    Après le concert, les applaudissements étaient au maximum.
    Lively reaction from the audience.
    The show garnered thunderous applause.
    Le spectacle a suscité des applaudissements à tout rompre.