bombshell in French
bombshell in French is bombe, obus, surprise — bombshell means a piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
bombshell in French
bombe
(historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
obus
(historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
bombe
(figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
surprise
(figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
avion de chasse
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
bombe
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
bonnasse
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
What does "bombshell" mean?
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noun A piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
"The resignation was a bombshell nobody saw coming."
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noun Informal term for an especially attractive person.
"She walked in looking like a total bombshell."
bombshell in a sentence
- The resignation was a bombshell nobody saw coming.
- She walked in looking like a total bombshell.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bombshell" in French?
"bombshell" in French is bombe, obus, surprise. bombshell means: A piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
How do you use "bombshell" in a sentence?
Example: "The resignation was a bombshell nobody saw coming." In French, "bombshell" is bombe, obus, surprise.
Are there other ways to say "bombshell" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "bombshell": bombe, obus, surprise, avion de chasse, bonnasse.
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