stampede in French
stampede in French is bousculade, débandade — stampede means a sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together.
stampede in French
bousculade
A wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright.
débandade
A wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright.
bousculade
A situation in which many people in a crowd are trying to move in the same direction at the same time, especially in consequence of a panic.
What does "stampede" mean?
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noun A sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together.
"A thunderclap set off a stampede among the cattle."
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noun A sudden rush of a crowd of people in the same direction, often driven by panic.
"A stampede broke out near the exits when the fire alarm sounded."
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verb To run, or cause to run, in a sudden headlong rush.
"The herd stampeded across the plain at the sound of gunfire."
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stampede in a sentence
- A thunderclap set off a stampede among the cattle.
- A stampede broke out near the exits when the fire alarm sounded.
- The herd stampeded across the plain at the sound of gunfire.
- Fans stampeded toward the stage when the band appeared.
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What is "stampede" in French?
"stampede" in French is bousculade, débandade. stampede means: A sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together.
How do you use "stampede" in a sentence?
Example: "A thunderclap set off a stampede among the cattle." In French, "stampede" is bousculade, débandade.
Are there other ways to say "stampede" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "stampede": bousculade, débandade.
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