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    L'explosion (en. The explosion)

    /lɛk.splɔ.zi.ɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A phenomenon where a substance decomposes violently, causing a loud noise and impacts.
    The explosion at the power plant caused significant damage.
    L'explosion de la centrale électrique a causé des dégâts importants.
    Rapid increase in a number or quantity.
    There has been an explosion of COVID cases in the region.
    Il y a eu une explosion de cas de COVID dans la région.
    A significant event in a specific field.
    The technological explosion has transformed our society.
    L'explosion technologique a transformé notre société.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'explosio', meaning 'the action of making something burst'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the demographic explosion
    Massive increase in the population.
    l'explosion démographique
    the explosion of prices
    Rapid rise in the prices of goods.
    l'explosion des prix
    the explosion of knowledge
    Rapid evolution of knowledge.
    l'explosion des savoirs

    Related Words

    to explode
    Verb meaning to cause an explosion.
    exploser
    explosive
    Adjective describing something that can explode.
    explosif
    explosibility
    The capacity of a material to explode.
    explosibilité

    Slang Meanings

    A very exciting or intense situation.
    The party was an explosion of good humor!
    La fête était une explosion de bonne humeur!
    An event that occurs with a lot of noise or excitement.
    The concert was an explosion of energy!
    Le concert a été une explosion d'énergie!