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outbreak in French

outbreak in French is apparition, déclenchement, éruption — outbreak means a sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.

outbreak in French

apparition
noun
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
déclenchement
noun
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
éruption
noun
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
explosion
noun
A sudden increase.
explosion
noun
(figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
éruption
noun
(figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

What does "outbreak" mean?

  1. noun A sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.
    "Health officials responded quickly to the flu outbreak at the school."
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outbreak in a sentence

  • Health officials responded quickly to the flu outbreak at the school.
  • The outbreak of fighting forced thousands of families to flee.

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What is "outbreak" in French?

"outbreak" in French is apparition, déclenchement, éruption. outbreak means: A sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.

How do you use "outbreak" in a sentence?

Example: "Health officials responded quickly to the flu outbreak at the school." In French, "outbreak" is apparition, déclenchement, éruption.

Are there other ways to say "outbreak" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "outbreak": apparition, déclenchement, éruption, explosion.

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