French Conversation · Level 73
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French word
explosif
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksplozif/
Meaning
- adjectiveexplosive
Example
Ses ventes ont été explosives cette année.
Their sales have been explosive this year.
More examples
Sa réaction a été explosive quand il a appris la nouvelle.
His reaction was explosive when he learned the news.
Core concept
A contained force released outward so rapidly that it changes the whole situation.
Common phrases
réaction explosive
explosive reaction
moment explosif
explosive moment
conflit explosif
explosive conflict
Similar words
soudain: Occurring unexpectedly and without notice.
violent: Extremely forceful or intense.
brusque: Abrupt and sudden in movement or change.
Definition in French
Qui provoque ou subit une explosion, ou qui se manifeste de façon très rapide et intense.
Word origin
French explosif continues the Latin form explosivus, based on explodere, whose parts express movement out and clapping or striking.
Usage tips
- Explosif commonly describes rapid, intense growth or a strong reaction, so its figurative use is broader than physical danger.