pop

• Qualifie ce qui est populaire ou lié à la culture de masse, en particulier la musique.

Describes something that is popular or associated with mainstream culture, especially music.

1. A2informal

   Relating to or characteristic of popular culture, especially music, art, or fashion.

   pop (culture populaire)

   • She loves pop music from the 80s.
   • Pop art became famous in the 1960s.
   • He collects pop culture memorabilia.

   Synonymescommercialmainstreampopular

   Antonymesalternativeesotericunderground

2. Sudden or explosiveB1informal

   Describing something that makes a short, sharp, explosive sound.

   pop (bruit sec)

   • The pop sound came from the balloon bursting.
   • He heard a loud pop from the engine.
   • The popcorn made a pop noise in the microwave.

   Synonymesabruptcrackingexplosivepoppingsharpsudden

• Adverbe informel signifiant « soudainement » ou « de manière inattendue », souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « pop in » (passer rapidement) ou « pop up » (apparaître soudainement). Décrit des actions qui se produisent vite ou sans avertissement.

An informal adverb meaning "suddenly" or "unexpectedly," often used in phrases like "pop in" (to visit briefly) or "pop up" (to appear suddenly). It describes actions that happen quickly or without warning.

1. Sudden sound or actionB1informal

   Used to describe a sudden, sharp sound or a quick, unexpected action.

   bruit sec / action soudaine

   • The balloon went pop when it touched the pin.
   • He popped the cork and the champagne went pop.
   • The light bulb went pop and went out.

   Synonymesabruptlyquicklysuddenlyunexpectedly

• Nom avec plusieurs sens, incluant un bruit soudain d'explosion, une boisson gazeuse non alcoolisée, ou un genre de musique populaire.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a sudden explosive sound, a carbonated soft drink, or a genre of popular music.

1. A2informal

   A short, sharp, explosive sound.

   Petit bruit sec et explosif

   • The balloon burst with a loud pop.
   • I heard a pop when the cork came out of the bottle.
   • The firecracker made a loud pop.

   Synonymesbangboomburstclapcrackexplosionreportsnap

2. A1informalamerican

   An informal term for father.

   Père (terme affectueux)

   • My pop is taking me to the game tonight.
   • I asked my pop for some money.
   • Pop always tells the best jokes.

   Synonymesdaddaddyold manpapa

3. A1informal

   Modern popular music, especially with a strong beat and catchy tune.

   Pop (musique)

   • She loves listening to pop on the radio.
   • Pop music is very popular among teenagers.
   • The concert featured several top pop artists.

   Synonymespopular music

4. Carbonated drinkA1informalamerican

   A sweet, carbonated soft drink.

   Boisson gazeuse sucrée

   • Can I have a can of pop?
   • He ordered a large pop with his meal.
   • We bought some pop for the party.

   Synonymessodasoda popsoft drink

• Verbe désignant un bruit soudain et sec, une action rapide ou une apparition inattendue, comme un éclatement, un mouvement brusque ou surgir de nulle part.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp sound or action, such as bursting, moving quickly, or appearing suddenly.

1. Make a sudden explosive soundA2informal

   To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.

   Faire un bruit sec et soudain

   • The balloon popped when I touched it.
   • The cork popped out of the champagne bottle.
   • I heard a loud pop from the engine.

   Synonymesbangburstcrackexplodesnap

2. Go somewhere quicklyA2informal

   To go to a place for a short time, often suddenly or quickly.

   passer rapidement

   • I need to pop to the shop for some milk.
   • She popped into the office to grab her keys.
   • He popped out for a quick coffee break.

   Synonymesbobdashduckniprunslipstep

3. Put something quicklyB1informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   poser rapidement

   • She popped the letter into her bag.
   • He popped the pizza in the oven.
   • I'll just pop this book on the shelf.

   Synonymesdumpplopplunkshoveslapstickthrowtoss

4. Appear suddenlyB1informal

   To appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

   Apparaître soudainement

   • A new idea popped into my head.
   • The question popped up during the meeting.
   • Her name keeps popping up in conversations.

   Synonymesappeararisecrop upemergematerializeshow upspring upsurfaceturn up

   Antonymesdisappearvanish

Variantes phrasalpop inpop offpop outpop up