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    Volcan (en. Volcano)

    [vɔl.kɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mountain formed by the accumulation of materials emitted during eruptions.
    Mount Kilauea in Hawaii is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
    Le volcan Kilauea à Hawaï est l'un des volcans les plus actifs du monde.
    An opening in the Earth's crust through which magma escapes.
    Vesuvius caught fire when the magma was no longer contained.
    Le Vésuve a pris feu lorsque le magma a cessé d'être confiné.
    A geological structure generated by volcanic eruptions.
    The formation of volcanic islands is the result of intense geological activity.
    La formation des îles volcaniques est le résultat d'une activité géologique intense.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vulcanus', the god of fire in Roman mythology.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    awakening of a volcano
    The appearance of volcanic activity after a period of dormancy.
    réveil d'un volcan
    volcanism
    Set of phenomena originating from volcanic activity.
    volcanisme
    volcanic zone
    Area where volcanic activity is frequent.
    zone volcanique

    Related Words

    ash
    Result of combustion, often emitted during a volcanic eruption.
    cendre
    magma
    Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.
    magma
    crater
    Cavity at the top of a volcano.
    cratère

    Slang Meanings

    Chaotic or unpredictable situations.
    That meeting was a real volcano, everyone started shouting.
    Cette réunion était un vrai volcan, tout le monde s'est mis à crier.
    A very energetic or explosive person.
    Since he started his new job, he's been a real volcano!
    Depuis qu'il a commencé son nouveau travail, c'est un vrai volcan !