French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
bombe
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔ̃b/
Meaning
- feminine nounbomb
Example
La bombe a été désamorcée hier matin.
The bomb was defused yesterday morning.
More examples
Une alerte à la bombe a perturbé le centre commercial.
A bomb alert disrupted the shopping center.
Core concept
An explosive object whose sudden release of pressure and fragments damages everything around it.
Common phrases
faire exploser une bombe
detonate a bomb
désamorcer la bombe
defuse the bomb
alerte à la bombe
bomb alert
Similar words
bombe atomique: A nuclear bomb whose fission or fusion reaction causes massive destruction and radiation.
grenade: A small bomb designed to be thrown or fired and burst among nearby targets.
feu d'artifice: A celebratory device that is launched or exploded to produce light and sound.
Definition in French
Appareil ou engin conçu pour provoquer une explosion et blesser ou détruire son entourage.
Word origin
The French word was borrowed through Italian bomba, which is related to Latin bombus and Greek bombos, words connected with a deep booming sound.
Usage tips
- The verb désamorcer takes a direct object, as in désamorcer une bombe, meaning "to defuse a bomb."