gold rush

• Période de migration rapide et massive de personnes vers une région où de l'or a été découvert, souvent marquée par une exploitation fiévreuse et un boom économique.

A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often characterized by a frenzy of mining activity and economic boom.

1. Historical eventB2formal

   A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often leading to a boom in population and economic activity.

   ruée vers l'or

   • The California Gold Rush of 1849 attracted thousands of prospectors.
   • Many towns were established during the gold rush in Australia.
   • The gold rush transformed the economy of the region.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   A sudden, widespread rush to take advantage of a new opportunity or resource, often for financial gain.

   ruée vers l'or

   • The tech boom created a gold rush for software developers.
   • Investors are in a gold rush to buy shares in the new company.
   • The discovery of oil led to a modern gold rush in the area.