shooting star

• Météore petit et rapide qui se consume en entrant dans l'atmosphère terrestre, apparaissant comme une traînée lumineuse dans le ciel nocturne.

A small, rapidly moving meteor that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, appearing as a bright streak of light in the night sky.

1. MeteorA2formal

   A small piece of space debris that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak of light.

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   • We saw a shooting star streak across the sky last night.
   • Many people make a wish when they see a shooting star.
   • The Perseid meteor shower is famous for producing many shooting stars.

2. Brief successB2informal

   A person or thing that enjoys a short period of fame or success before quickly fading away.

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   • The band was a shooting star in the music industry, famous for only one summer.
   • He was a shooting star in the tech world, but his company soon went bankrupt.
   • Her career was like a shooting star: brilliant but brief.