bravo

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : peut désigner un tueur à gages, souvent visant une figure importante, ou une exclamation d'approbation du public à la fin d'une performance remarquable.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a hired assassin or murderer, often targeting a prominent figure, or it can be a shout of approval from an audience at the end of a great performance.

1. Hired killerC2formal

   A murderer, especially one who kills a prominent political figure, who kills by a surprise attack and is often hired to do the deed.

   Tueur à gages

   • The king was assassinated by a bravo hired by his rival.
   • In Renaissance Italy, a bravo was often employed for political murders.
   • The novel features a bravo who stalks his victims in the shadows.

   Synonymesassassinhitmankillermurderer

2. Cry of approvalB1informal

   A shout of approval or praise, typically from an audience at the end of a great performance.

   Bravo

   • The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the final act.
   • She received a standing ovation and cries of bravo.
   • Bravo! That was an incredible performance.

   Synonymesacclaimacclamationcheerhurrahplaudit

   Antonymesboohissjeer

• Verbe exprimant l'action d'accomplir ou d'exécuter quelque chose avec maîtrise et excellence, souvent dans un contexte théâtral ou de représentation.

A verb used to express the act of performing or executing something with skill and excellence, often used in theatrical or performance contexts.

1. Applaud with shouts of 'bravo' or 'brava'B2informal

   To express approval or praise by shouting 'bravo' or 'brava', typically after a performance.

   crier bravo

   • The audience bravoed the singer after her stunning aria.
   • He bravoed the orchestra's flawless rendition of the symphony.
   • They bravoed the actors for their powerful performance.

   Antonymesboohissjeer