blast

• Nom désignant une forte rafale de vent, une explosion puissante ou le bruit retentissant produit par une telle explosion.

A noun referring to a strong gust of wind, a powerful explosion, or a loud sound produced by such an explosion.

1. B1formal

   A powerful explosion or burst of energy, often from a bomb or gas.

   Explosion

   • The blast from the bomb shattered windows for blocks.
   • A gas blast destroyed the old factory.
   • The blast was heard miles away.

   Synonymesbangboomburstdetonationdischargeeruptionexplosion

2. Strong gust of airB1formal

   A strong, sudden rush of air or wind.

   Rafale de vent

   • A blast of cold air hit us as we opened the door.
   • The blast from the fan cooled the room.
   • A sudden blast of wind knocked over the chairs.

   Synonymesblowflurrygalegustrushsquall

3. Fun experienceA2informal

   An enjoyable, exciting, or lively experience.

   expérience très amusante

   • We had a blast at the party last night.
   • The amusement park was a blast for the kids.
   • Going to the concert was an absolute blast.

   Synonymesballgasgood timehootlarkriotthrill

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détruire ou d'endommager quelque chose au moyen d'une explosion, ou de produire un son fort et puissant.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying or damaging something with an explosion, or producing a loud, powerful sound.

1. Explode or destroyB1formal

   To blow up or destroy something using explosives or force.

   Faire exploser

   • The demolition team blasted the old building.
   • They blasted a tunnel through the mountain.
   • The bomb blasted a hole in the wall.

   Synonymesannihilateblow upbombdemolishdestroydynamiteexplodelevelrazeshatter

   Antonymesbuildconstructcreatepreserverepairsave

2. Make a loud soundB1informal

   To produce a very loud, powerful sound, often from a horn, speaker, or musical instrument.

   Produire un son très fort

   • The car horn blasted loudly in the traffic jam.
   • The DJ blasted music from the speakers all night.
   • He blasted his trumpet during the parade.

   Synonymesblareboomresoundreverberateroarthundertrumpet

3. Criticize harshlyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something very strongly and publicly.

   critiquer violemment

   • The critic blasted the movie for its poor acting.
   • She blasted her opponent during the debate.
   • The article blasted the government's new policy.

   Synonymesattackberatecondemncriticizedenouncelambastepanslam

   Antonymescommendlaudpraise

Variantes phrasalblast off