burst in French
burst in French is explosion, éclatement, éclater — burst means to break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
burst in French
explosion
An act or instance of bursting.
éclatement
An act or instance of bursting.
éclater
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
rompre
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
briser
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
faire éclater
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
briser
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
rompre
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
faire éclater
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
What does "burst" mean?
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verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
"The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it."
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verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
"The children burst out of the school gates at half past three."
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noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.
"There was a short burst of rain just before lunch."
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burst in a sentence
- The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it.
- The balloon burst with a loud pop.
- The children burst out of the school gates at half past three.
- Two dogs burst through the hedge and raced across the garden.
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What is "burst" in French?
"burst" in French is explosion, éclatement, éclater. burst means: To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
How do you use "burst" in a sentence?
Example: "The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it." In French, "burst" is explosion, éclatement, éclater.
Are there other ways to say "burst" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "burst": explosion, éclatement, éclater, rompre, briser, faire éclater.
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