crash

• Nom désignant une collision violente et soudaine, un choc ou un bruit fort, souvent lié à des accidents ou à des défaillances de systèmes.

A noun referring to a sudden, violent collision, impact, or loud noise, often associated with accidents or system failures.

1. Vehicle collisionA2formal

   A violent collision involving a vehicle, such as a car, train, or plane.

   Collision de véhicules

   • The car crash caused a major traffic jam.
   • He survived the plane crash with minor injuries.
   • Police are investigating the cause of the train crash.

   Synonymesaccidentcollisionpile upsmashsmash-upwreck

2. A2informal

   A sudden, loud noise like something breaking or falling.

   Bruit sourd et violent

   • I heard a loud crash in the kitchen.
   • The vase fell off the shelf with a crash.
   • A crash of thunder woke me up.

   Synonymesbangboomclangclashclattercrackrumbleslamsmashthunder

3. Computer failureB1informalIT

   A sudden failure of a computer or software system.

   Panne informatique

   • My computer had a crash and I lost all my work.
   • The system crash caused a delay in processing orders.
   • A software crash forced me to restart the program.

   Synonymesbreakdowncollapsefreezehanglockup

4. Financial collapseB2formalbusiness

   A sudden and severe decline in the value of stocks or the economy.

   Krach

   • The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression.
   • Investors lost millions during the financial crash.
   • The company went bankrupt after the economic crash.

   Synonymesbustcollapsedownturnmeltdownplungeslumptumble

   Antonymesboomprosperityrallyrecoverysurge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un choc ou une collision soudaine et violente, ainsi qu'une défaillance d'un système ou d'un appareil.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, violent impact or collision, or the failure of a system or device.

1. Collide violentlyA2formal

   To hit something with force, often causing damage or injury.

   entrer en collision

   • The car crashed into a tree.
   • The plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
   • He crashed his bike into the wall.

   Synonymesbangcollideimpactramslamsmashstrike

2. Computer system failureA2informal

   To suddenly stop working due to a fault or error.

   Planter (système informatique)

   • My computer crashed while I was saving the file.
   • The server crashed during peak hours.
   • The app crashed on my phone.

   Synonymesbreakfailfreezego downhanglock upmalfunction

3. Sleep or rest suddenlyB1informal

   To go to sleep quickly and heavily, often in an informal place.

   S'endormir brusquement

   • I crashed on the sofa after the party.
   • He crashed at his friend's house overnight.
   • After the long trip, we just crashed in the hotel room.

   Synonymesbunk downdossflophit the sackkipsack outturn in

4. Attend uninvitedB2slangamerican

   To go to an event or party without being invited.

   s'incruster

   • We crashed the wedding reception.
   • She crashed our study group with snacks.
   • They crashed the VIP party last night.