English–French

“popping” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eklatəmɑ̃/

Example

L'éclatement du ballon a surpris les enfants.

The popping of the balloon surprised the children.

Illustration for éclatement (popping)

How to say “popping” in French

“Popping” in French is éclatement.

One forceful release from a closed form, whether a physical object splits or an emotion bursts out.

Full entry for éclatement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with éclatement

Après l'éclatement d'un pneu, la voiture s'est arrêtée.

After a tire blowout, the car stopped.

Tips for using éclatement

  • With an abstract noun, éclatement commonly takes de, as in un éclatement de joie or un éclatement de colère.

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