English–French
“burst” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/eklate/
Example
Le ballon éclate quand on le gonfle trop.
The balloon bursts when you inflate it too much.
How to say “burst” in French
“Burst” in French is éclater.
Something under pressure suddenly opens out, producing a vivid external burst or release.
Example sentences with éclater
Nous avons éclaté de rire en regardant la vidéo.
We burst out laughing while watching the video.
Tips for using éclater
- Éclater de rire is a fixed construction, whereas éclater en sanglots describes breaking into sobs.