applaud

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une approbation ou une louange, généralement en frappant des mains ou en félicitant verbalement quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A verb used to express approval or praise, typically by clapping hands or verbally commending someone or something.

1. Show approval by clappingA2formal

   To clap hands together to show approval, enjoyment, or praise.

   applaudir

   • The audience applauded loudly after the performance.
   • She applauded the speaker's inspiring words.
   • Everyone stood up and applauded the winner.

   Synonymesacclaimcheerclap

2. B2formal

   To praise or express strong approval of an action, idea, or achievement.

   Approuver avec enthousiasme

   • We applaud the government's efforts to reduce pollution.
   • The committee applauded her dedication to the project.
   • Many people applaud the decision to increase funding for education.

   Synonymesacclaimapprovecheercommendextolhaillaudpraise

   Antonymescensurecondemncriticizedecrydenouncedisparage