bombshell

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner une personne (souvent une femme) qui produit un effet spectaculaire ou une grande séduction, une nouvelle choquante et inattendue, ou un projectile explosif.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an entertainer who has a sensational effect, a shocking surprise, or an explosive bomb or artillery shell.

1. Sensational EntertainerB2informal

   An entertainer, typically a woman, who has a strikingly attractive and sensational effect on an audience.

   Bombe (sensuel)

   • The actress was considered a bombshell in the 1950s.
   • She walked into the room like a bombshell, turning everyone's head.
   • The film's lead was a blonde bombshell who captivated the audience.

   Synonymesknockoutsensationsex symbolshowstoppersirenstunner

2. Shocking SurpriseB2informal

   A piece of news or an event that is completely unexpected and causes great shock or surprise.

   Bombe (nouvelle fracassante)

   • The resignation of the CEO was a bombshell for the company.
   • She dropped a bombshell by announcing she was moving abroad.
   • The report contained a bombshell that changed the course of the investigation.

   Synonymeseye openerjoltrevelationshockerstunnersurprisethunderbolt

   Antonymesexpectedness

3. Explosive DeviceC1formaltechnical

   An explosive bomb or artillery shell, especially one that is dropped or fired.

   Obus explosif

   • The military deployed a bombshell during the operation.
   • The old bombshell was safely defused by the bomb squad.
   • Artillery shells, including the bombshell, were used in the battle.

   Synonymesbombexplosiveprojectileshell