French word

exploser

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksploze/

Meaning

  • verbexplode

Example

Le ballon va exploser.

The balloon is going to explode.

Illustration for exploser (explode)

More examples

Les prix risquent d'exploser.

Prices may skyrocket.

Core concept

A tightly pressurized thing suddenly bursts, sending fragments or force outward; the same sudden release can mark a rapid rise or appearance.

Common phrases

  • exploser de joie

    burst with joy

  • exploser un record

    break a record

Similar words

éclater: To rupture suddenly, causing the contents to burst out.
faire exploser: To cause a person or object to explode through an external action.

Definition in French

Se rompre ou éclater soudainement en projetant des fragments ; au figuré, augmenter très rapidement ou se manifester brusquement.

Word origin

French exploser comes from explosion, from Latin explosio and explodere, meaning to drive out by clapping or applauding.

Usage tips

  • Exploser is usually intransitive, while faire exploser means to cause something to burst or detonate.

Other meanings

  • burstverb
  • surgeverb

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