barnstorming

• Utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire une performance ou un événement très enthousiasmant, énergique et impressionnant.

Used in British English to describe a performance or event that is very exciting, energetic, and impressive.

1. Exciting and energeticC1informalbritish

   Performed with great energy, enthusiasm, and often a sense of spectacle, especially in a political or theatrical context.

   tonitruant, enthousiaste et spectaculaire

   • The politician gave a barnstorming speech at the rally.
   • The team's barnstorming performance won them the championship.
   • Her barnstorming tour across the country attracted huge crowds.

   Synonymesdynamicelectrifyingenergeticexhilaratingflamboyantrousingspiritedstirringthrilling

   Antonymesboringdulllacklusterlistlesstametediousuninspired

• Nom désignant une tournée politique ou théâtrale rapide et énergique avec de nombreuses apparitions publiques, ou un style de voltige aérienne spectaculaire et risquée.

A noun referring to a type of political or theatrical campaigning, often involving rapid travel and energetic public appearances, or a style of flying involving daring stunts.

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1. Political campaigningC1informalamerican

   A rapid, energetic tour through multiple locations to gain support, especially in politics.

   Campagne éclair

   • The candidate went barnstorming across the Midwest before the election.
   • Barnstorming is a classic tactic for rallying grassroots support.
   • She spent the summer barnstorming in small towns.

   Synonymescampaigningelectioneeringstumpingwhistle-stop tour

2. Stunt flyingC1informalamerican

   A type of aerial performance where pilots perform stunts and tricks, often landing in fields or barns.

   Vol acrobatique de barnstorming

   • Barnstorming pilots thrilled crowds with their daring loops and dives.
   • The era of barnstorming ended with stricter aviation regulations.
   • He learned about barnstorming from old aviation history books.

   Synonymesaerobaticsstunt flying

• Verbe signifiant voyager rapidement à travers une région rurale ou une zone, en faisant campagne ou en donnant des discours politiques, ou en se produisant lors de tournées théâtrales, souvent dans des granges ou des lieux improvisés.

A verb meaning to travel rapidly through a rural area making political speeches or giving theatrical performances, often in a barn or makeshift venue.

1. Perform aerial stuntsC1informalamerican

   To travel around rural areas performing flying stunts and parachute jumps, often at fairs or carnivals.

   Faire de l'acrobatie aérienne en tournée

   • In the 1920s, pilots would barnstorm across the Midwest, thrilling crowds with their daring tricks.
   • He learned to fly and then spent a summer barnstorming in a vintage biplane.
   • Barnstorming was a popular form of entertainment before commercial aviation became common.

   Synonymesstunt

2. Tour for political or theatrical purposesC1formalamerican

   To travel across a region making short, often energetic appearances to promote a political campaign, give lectures, or perform plays.

   faire campagne / tournée éclair

   • The candidate plans to barnstorm through key swing states in the final week before the election.
   • The theater troupe will barnstorm the country with their new production.
   • He barnstormed the lecture circuit, speaking to packed auditoriums about his research.

   Synonymescampaignstumptourwhistle stop