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    Vésuve (en. Vesuvius)

    /vezuv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An active volcano in Campania, Italy.
    Vesuvius has been one of the most feared volcanoes in history.
    Le Vésuve a été l'un des volcans les plus redoutés de l'histoire.
    The ashes of Vesuvius preserved Pompeii under a thick layer.
    Archaeologists are studying the remains of Pompeii buried by Vesuvius.
    Les archéologues étudient les vestiges de Pompéi enfouis par le Vésuve.
    A famous tourist destination known for its views and its ruins.
    Thousands of tourists visit Vesuvius each year.
    Des milliers de touristes visitent le Vésuve chaque année.

    Etymology

    The name 'Vesuvius' derives from the Latin 'Vesuvium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Vesuvius in eruption
    phrase describing an active volcanic event
    le Vésuve en éruption
    ascent of Vesuvius
    way of saying that one is climbing to the top of the volcano
    ascension du Vésuve
    Vesuviian
    related to the region around Vesuvius
    Vésuvien

    Related Words

    Pompeii
    ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius
    Pompéi
    Neapolitan
    pertaining to Naples, the region where Vesuvius is located
    napolitain
    volcanology
    study of volcanoes and their phenomena
    volcanologie

    Slang Meanings

    To describe an explosive or tumultuous situation
    That meeting was a real Vesuvius; everyone was talking at the same time.
    Cette réunion était un vrai Vésuve, tout le monde parlait en même temps.
    To show great anger or emotion
    When he heard the news, he became a Vesuvius.
    Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il est devenu un Vésuve.