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    D'éclater (en. To burst)

    /de.k.la.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To break violently into several pieces.
    The balloon burst when it hit the ground.
    Le ballon a éclaté quand il a touché le sol.
    To reveal intense emotion or an event.
    He burst out laughing at the joke.
    Il s'est éclaté de rire à la blague.
    To blow something up.
    They decided to set off the fireworks at midnight.
    Ils ont décidé d'éclater le feu d'artifice à minuit.
    To happen suddenly and unexpectedly.
    A dispute erupted between the two friends.
    Une dispute a éclaté entre les deux amis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'exclatare' which means 'to make noise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to burst out laughing
    To laugh uproariously, to have a big laugh.
    s'éclater de rire
    to burst with joy
    To express intense joy.
    éclater de joie
    to burst into tears
    To start crying uncontrollably.
    éclater en sanglots

    Related Words

    éclat
    A sharp noise or a moment of clarity.
    éclat
    detonation
    A very loud noise produced by an explosion.
    détonation
    explosion
    A sudden and violent break.
    explosion

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of fun.
    Last night, we had a blast at the party!
    Hier soir, on s'est éclaté à la fête !
    To fully enjoy a situation.
    For the holidays, I plan to have fun in the sun.
    Pour les vacances, je compte m'éclater au soleil.