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dust cloud

/ˈdʌst klaʊd/

Traduction: Nuage visible de fines particules telles que de la poussière, de la saleté ou des débris, suspendues dans l'air, souvent soulevé par le mouvement, le vent ou une explosion.

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/ˈdʌst klaʊd/B1formal
  • frNuage visible de fines particules telles que de la poussière, de la saleté ou des débris, suspendues dans l'air, souvent soulevé par le mouvement, le vent ou une explosion.

A visible cloud of fine particles, such as dirt or debris, suspended in the air, often caused by movement, wind, or an explosion.

  1. Cloud of fine particlesB1formal

    A visible mass of fine, dry particles of earth or other matter suspended in the air.

    frnuage de poussière

    • A dust cloud rose from the dirt road as the car sped by.
    • The explosion created a massive dust cloud that could be seen for miles.
    • Workers wore masks to avoid breathing in the dust cloud.
  2. Figurative: confusion or obscurityB2informal

    A situation where information is unclear or hidden, often causing confusion.

    frNuage de poussière (sens figuré)

    • The politician's vague statements left a dust cloud of uncertainty.
    • After the scandal, a dust cloud of rumors spread through the office.
    • The company's financial report created a dust cloud of speculation.