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    Éclatait (en. Burst)

    /e.kla.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something dazzling or broken.
    The fireworks burst in the sky, lighting up the night.
    Le feu d'artifice éclatait dans le ciel, illuminant la nuit.
    To manifest suddenly.
    His anger suddenly erupted during the discussion.
    Sa colère éclatait soudainement lors de la discussion.
    To occur with a loud noise.
    A dull noise burst behind me, scaring me.
    Un bruit sourd éclatait derrière moi, m'effrayant.

    Etymology

    From the French verb "éclater," derived from the Latin "explodere."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burst out laughing
    To laugh in a brutal or uncontrolled manner.
    éclater de rire
    come to light
    To become evident or known to everyone.
    éclater au grand jour
    burst into tears
    To start crying uncontrollably.
    éclater en sanglots

    Related Words

    éclat
    Brightness or beauty; a loud and striking sound.
    éclat
    explosion
    A sudden detonation causing an explosion.
    explosion
    noise
    An undesirable or annoying sound.
    bruit

    Slang Meanings

    To be very enthusiastic or excited.
    When he received the gift, he burst with joy.
    Quand il a reçu le cadeau, il a éclaté de joie.
    To be caught by surprise.
    He erupted when he heard the news.
    Il a éclaté quand il a su la nouvelle.