crashing

• Adjectif informel utilisé comme intensificateur devant un autre adjectif (souvent négatif) pour exprimer un degré extrême, signifiant « complet », « absolu » ou « total ».

An old-fashioned intensifier used before adjectives like 'bore' or 'stupid' to mean 'complete' or 'utter'.

1. Intensifier (informal)B2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier, especially with 'bore' or 'boring', to mean extremely or completely.

   Intensifieur (familier)

   • He is a crashing bore at parties.
   • The lecture was a crashing disappointment.
   • She made a crashing error in her calculations.

   Synonymesabsolutecompleteoutrightperfectrankthoroughtotalutter

• 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.