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/ɛk.splo.zjɔ̃/
Translation
explosion
Word origin
From Latin explosionem, from explodere ('to drive off by clapping'), built on ex- ('out') and plaudere ('to clap'). English 'explosion' and 'applaud' share that root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- explodere
- English cognates
- explosion, applaud, plaudit
Grammar
Examples
L' .
The explosion woke up the whole neighbourhood.
l' l'.
A gas leak is thought to be the cause of the explosion.
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Two explosions were heard around midnight.
touristes.
The country is seeing a huge rise in visitor numbers.
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The fire brigade arrived ten minutes after the explosion.
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