fallout

• Nom désignant les particules radioactives qui retombent au sol après une explosion nucléaire, ou par extension toute conséquence négative et indésirable d'un événement ou d'une situation.

A noun referring to the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion, or any adverse and unwanted secondary effect of an event or situation.

indénombrable

1. C1formalscientific

   The radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion or accident.

   Retombées radioactives

   • The nuclear test caused widespread radioactive fallout.
   • Residents were evacuated to avoid exposure to the fallout.
   • Scientists monitored the fallout levels for years after the disaster.

   Synonymesradioactive dust

2. Adverse secondary effectsB2informal

   Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect or consequence of an event or situation.

   Retombées (négatives)

   • The political fallout from the scandal was severe.
   • The company is still dealing with the fallout of the failed product launch.
   • The economic fallout of the pandemic affected millions of people.

   Synonymesbacklashdownside