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burst in French

burst in French is explosion, éclatement, éclater — burst means to break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.

burst in French

explosion
noun
An act or instance of bursting.
éclatement
noun
An act or instance of bursting.
éclater
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
rompre
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
briser
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
faire éclater
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
briser
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
rompre
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
faire éclater
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.

What does "burst" mean?

  1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
    "The balloon burst with a loud pop."
  2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
    "She burst into the room, breathless with news."
  3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.
    "A burst of laughter came from the back of the class."

burst in a sentence

  • The balloon burst with a loud pop.
  • A pipe burst in the basement during the freeze.
  • She burst into the room, breathless with news.
  • A burst of laughter came from the back of the class.

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Frequently asked questions

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 balloon burst with a loud pop." 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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