countdown

• Nom désignant le compte à rebours, c'est-à-dire le décompte à partir d'un certain nombre pour indiquer le temps restant avant un événement, comme le lancement d'une fusée ou le début d'une célébration.

A noun referring to the act of counting backward from a specific number to indicate the time remaining before an event, such as the launch of a spacecraft or the start of a celebration.

1. Backward counting to an eventB1formal

   The act of counting backward from a specific number to zero to mark the time remaining before an important event, such as a rocket launch or New Year's Eve.

   compte à rebours

   • The countdown for the rocket launch began at ten seconds.
   • Everyone cheered as the countdown reached zero on New Year's Eve.
   • The stadium announcer started the countdown before the fireworks display.

2. Final period before an eventB2informal

   The period of time leading up to a significant event, often filled with anticipation or preparation.

   Compte à rebours

   • The countdown to the wedding has begun, and everyone is busy with preparations.
   • We are in the final countdown before the project deadline.
   • The countdown to the holidays always feels exciting.

   Synonymesapproachbuilduplead uprun-up