smoke bomb

• Dispositif qui produit une grande quantité de fumée lorsqu'il est enflammé, souvent utilisé pour le camouflage militaire, les effets spéciaux ou comme canular. L'expression peut aussi être employée au sens figuré pour décrire une tactique de diversion.

A device that emits a large amount of smoke when ignited, often used for military concealment, special effects, or as a prank. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe a distraction or diversion tactic.

1. Pyrotechnic deviceB2formal

   A device that emits a large amount of colored or white smoke when ignited, used for signaling, military purposes, or entertainment.

   bombe fumigène

   • The protesters used a smoke bomb to create a diversion.
   • The magician set off a smoke bomb to make his disappearance more dramatic.
   • Smoke bombs are often used in military training exercises.

2. Distraction tacticC1informal

   A metaphorical action or event designed to distract attention from something else.

   fumée de diversion

   • The politician's announcement was just a smoke bomb to hide the budget cuts.
   • The company released a new product as a smoke bomb to divert attention from the scandal.
   • His sudden outburst was a smoke bomb to avoid answering the question.