misfire

• Nom désignant le fait qu'une arme ou un moteur ne fonctionne pas correctement, avec un raté ou une détonation qui n'a pas lieu ; par extension, un échec ou une erreur qui empêche d'atteindre un objectif ou un résultat escompté.

A noun referring to an explosion that fails to occur, or more generally, a failure to hit, meet, or find a target or intended outcome.

1. Failed explosionB2formal

   An instance where an explosive device or a gun fails to discharge or ignite as intended.

   Raté de tir / défaut d'explosion

   • The soldier reported a misfire during the training exercise.
   • The demolition team carefully inspected the misfire before proceeding.
   • A misfire in the engine caused a loud bang but no damage.

   Synonymesdudfizzle

2. Failed attempt or resultB2informal

   A situation where something does not achieve its intended effect, target, or outcome.

   échec

   • The comedian's joke was a complete misfire with the audience.
   • The marketing campaign was a misfire and failed to attract new customers.
   • His attempt to apologize was a misfire and only made things worse.

   Synonymesabortiondisappointmentdudfailurefiascofizzleflopnonstarter

   Antonymeshitsuccesstriumph

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'échec d'un plan, d'une tentative ou d'un mécanisme à fonctionner comme prévu, conduisant souvent à un résultat inattendu ou inefficace.

A verb used to indicate the failure of a plan, attempt, or mechanism to work as intended, often resulting in an unexpected or ineffective outcome.

1. Fail to fire or detonateB2formal

   To fail to discharge or explode as intended, typically referring to a weapon or engine.

   Raté (d'arme ou de moteur)

   • The gun misfired during the training exercise.
   • The engine misfired due to a faulty spark plug.
   • The rocket misfired and crashed into the ground.

   Synonymesfailfizzlemalfunctionmiss

   Antonymesdetonatedischargeexplodefireignite

2. Fail to achieve intended effectB2informal

   To fail to produce the desired or expected result, often in a plan or action.

   Échouer à produire l'effet escompté

   • His joke misfired and offended the audience.
   • The marketing campaign misfired, resulting in low sales.
   • Their plan to surprise her misfired when she found out early.

   Synonymesbackfirefailfall throughflopfoundergo wrongmiscarry

   Antonymesfunctionprospersucceedwork