bash

• Nom désignant un coup fort ou une fête bruyante/réunion sociale animée.

A noun referring to a vigorous blow or strike, or an uproarious party or social event.

1. A strong hitB2informal

   A forceful or heavy blow, often delivered with the fist or an object.

   Coup violent

   • He gave the door a bash with his shoulder.
   • The boxer landed a powerful bash to his opponent's jaw.
   • She took a bash on the head from a falling branch.

   Synonymesblowclouthitknockpunchsmacksockstrikethumpwallop

2. A lively partyB1informal

   A large, energetic, and often noisy social gathering or celebration.

   fête animée

   • They threw a huge bash for his 30th birthday.
   • The company's annual bash was held at a fancy hotel.
   • We're planning a big bash for New Year's Eve.

   Synonymesblowoutcelebrationdofestivityfunctiongatheringpartyraveshindigshindysoiree

3. To strike forcefullyB2informal

   To hit something or someone with great force.

   Frapper violemment

   • He bashed the nail into the wall with a hammer.
   • The waves bashed against the rocks during the storm.
   • She accidentally bashed her elbow on the table.

   Synonymesblowhitknockpunchsmackstrikethumpwhack

• Verbe signifiant frapper violemment ou critiquer avec dureté.

A verb meaning to strike hard or criticize harshly.

1. Hit hardB1informal

   To strike something or someone with a heavy blow.

   frapper violemment

   • He bashed the nail into the wall with a hammer.
   • The car bashed into the tree during the storm.
   • She accidentally bashed her elbow against the door.

   Synonymesbatterbeatbeltclouthitpoundpummelsmashstrikethumpwallopwhack

2. Criticize harshlyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something severely or unfairly.

   critiquer durement

   • Critics bashed the movie for its poor plot.
   • He was bashed online for his controversial opinion.
   • The article bashed the government's new policy.

   Synonymesassailattackcondemncriticizedenounceknocklambastepanpilloryslamtrash

   Antonymesacclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. B2slang

   To have a lively, enjoyable party or celebration.

   Faire la fête

   • We bashed all night after winning the championship.
   • They are planning to bash for his birthday next weekend.
   • The students bashed until the early hours of the morning.

   Synonymescarousecelebratemake merrypartyrevelroister