Irruption (en. Irruption)

[i.ʁy.p.sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sudden entry or appearance in a place.
The irruption of the protesters surprised the police.
L'irruption des manifestants a surpris la police.
Eruption or overflow of a liquid.
The irruption of the lava transformed the landscape.
L'irruption de la lave a transformé le paysage.
Abrupt surging of a phenomenon.
The irruption of a bright idea enlightened the discussion.
L'irruption d'une idée brillante a éclairé la discussion.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'irruptio', derived from 'irrumpere' meaning 'to surge' or 'to invade'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

irruption of nature
Sudden emergence of natural elements.
irruption de la nature
irruption of joy
Sudden appearance of joy.
irruption de joie
irruption in the conversation
Sudden interruption of a speech.
irruption dans la conversation

Related Words

irruptive
Characterizing an irruption.
irruptif
invasion
Brutal entry into a space.
invasion
to surge
To appear suddenly.
surgir

Slang Meanings

Unexpected emergence in a situation.
It was a true irruption of bad mood.
C'était une vraie irruption de mauvaise humeur.
Sudden arrival of a person or group.
The irruption of my friends brought some atmosphere.
L'irruption de mes amis a mis de l'ambiance.