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    Éclater (en. Burst)

    /e.kla.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Break into pieces with force.
    The glass shattered when it fell.
    Le verre a éclaté lorsqu'il est tombé.
    To explode something.
    The fireworks burst in the sky.
    Les feux d'artifice éclatent dans le ciel.
    To occur suddenly and violently.
    An argument broke out between them.
    Une dispute a éclaté entre eux.
    To laugh loudly or laugh in an uninhibited way.
    They burst out laughing at the joke.
    Ils ont éclaté de rire devant la blague.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exclatare', meaning to make resonate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burst out laughing
    Laughing very loudly and uncontrollably.
    éclater de rire
    burst out in joy
    Expressing immense happiness.
    éclater de joie
    burst into tears
    Starting to cry loudly.
    éclater en sanglots

    Related Words

    burst
    Bright light or brilliance.
    éclat
    bursting
    The action of breaking into pieces.
    éclatement
    detonation
    The sound produced by an explosion.
    détonation

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of fun.
    We had a blast at the party last night.
    On s'est éclaté à la fête hier soir.
    To make fun of someone.
    He got mocked by his friends because of his new shoes.
    Il s'est fait éclater par ses amis à cause de ses nouvelles chaussures.