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IPA/eklatəmɑ̃/
L'éclatement du ballon a surpris les enfants.
The popping of the balloon surprised the children.
Après l'éclatement d'un pneu, la voiture s'est arrêtée.
After a tire blowout, the car stopped.
One forceful release from a closed form, whether a physical object splits or an emotion bursts out.
éclatement du ballon
bursting of the balloon
éclatement d'un pneu
tire blowout
colère: A strong onset of anger.
éclat: A sudden burst of laughter or applause.
crise: A short-lived episode of sudden emotional or situational instability.
Rupture soudaine accompagnée d'un bruit, usage tant concret (objet qui éclate) que figuré (éclatement de joie, de colère).
The noun éclatement derives from éclater by adding -ment, a suffix used to form nouns naming an action or result.