blockbuster

• Nom désignant un film, un livre ou un autre produit de divertissement qui rencontre un très grand succès et une grande popularité, ou historiquement une grosse bombe capable de détruire un îlot urbain.

A noun referring to a very successful and popular film, book, or other entertainment product, or historically a large bomb capable of destroying a city block.

1. Highly successful entertainmentB1informal

   A movie, book, or other product that is extremely popular and financially successful.

   succès commercial retentissant

   • The new superhero movie became a blockbuster in its opening weekend.
   • The studio invested millions in producing a summer blockbuster.
   • Her novel was a blockbuster, selling millions of copies worldwide.

   Synonymesbestsellerhitsensationsmashtriumph

   Antonymesbombdudfailureflop

2. Large explosive deviceC1formal

   A powerful bomb capable of destroying a large area, such as a city block.

   Bombe de grande puissance

   • The military used a blockbuster to demolish the enemy bunker.
   • The explosion from the blockbuster leveled several buildings.
   • Blockbusters were developed during World War II for strategic bombing.

   Synonymescookie