Fracas (en. Crash)

/fʁaka/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A sudden and violent noise.

Example sentence: The crash of thunder woke everyone up.

Le fracas du tonnerre a réveillé tout le monde.

Definition: A noisy argument or quarrel.

Example sentence: The clash between the two teams caught the journalists' attention.

Le fracas entre les deux équipes a attiré l'attention des journalistes.

Definition: A great commotion or tumult.

Example sentence: There was an incessant fracas during the demonstration.

Il y avait un fracas incessant lors de la manifestation.

Etymology/origin: Of French origin, derived from the verb 'fracas' which means shocks or violent noises.

Phrase: to make a fuss

Meaning: To create agitation or a loud noise.

faire du fracas

Phrase: a clamor of voices

Meaning: A loud and disorderly noise of voices.

un fracas de voix

Phrase: to be in the fray

Meaning: To be involved in a chaotic situation.

être dans le fracas

Related word: to shatter

Description: Ruined or broken violently.

fracasser

Related word: noise

Description: An unwanted or bothersome sound.

bruit

Related word: tumult

Description: A noise or disorderly upheaval.

tumulte

Meaning: A loud noise caused by something disorderly.

Example: The noise in the street due to the construction was unbearable.

Le fracas dans la rue à cause des travaux était insupportable.

Meaning: A noisy quarrel among friends.

Example: The fracas between them lasted all evening.

Le fracas entre eux a duré toute la soirée.