English–French
“burst of gunfire” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fyzijad/
Example
Une fusillade a éclaté près du centre commercial hier soir.
A burst of gunfire broke out near the shopping center last night.
How to say “burst of gunfire” in French
“Burst of gunfire” in French is fusillade.
A short, intense burst of shots directed toward people or an area.
Example sentences with fusillade
Plusieurs voisins ont entendu une fusillade et ont appelé la police.
Several neighbors heard gunfire and called the police.
Tips for using fusillade
- In news reports, fusillade often describes a shooting incident, while a single shot is more precisely un tir or un coup de feu.