Éclata (en. Burst)
e-kla-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To make something brilliant or by making it explode.
He burst the balloon with a pin.
Il éclata le ballon avec une épingle.
To express a strong emotion or a sudden laugh.
She burst out laughing upon hearing the joke.
Elle éclata de rire en entendant la blague.
To occur with force or vigor.
The celebrations erupted with joy after the victory.
Les célébrations éclatèrent de joie après la victoire.
Etymology
From the French verb 'éclater', which means to burst.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to burst out laughing
Provocation of an explosive laugh.
faire éclater de rire
to burst into tears
To start crying uncontrollably.
éclater en sanglots
to come to light
To become obvious or evident.
éclater au grand jour
Related Words
éclat
Brightness or intense light.
éclat
explosion
The action of bursting or breaking noisily.
explosion
crash
A violent noise, like that of an explosion.
fracas
Slang Meanings
To make a noisy or embarrassing scene.
His speech made the room burst into laughter.
Son discours a fait éclater la salle en rires.
To experience intense and unexpected joy.
I burst with joy when I received the gift.
J'ai éclaté de joie quand j'ai reçu le cadeau.