thunderclap

• Nom désignant un coup de tonnerre soudain et bref, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour évoquer une nouvelle choquante ou une surprise brutale.

A noun referring to a single sharp crash of thunder, often used metaphorically to describe a shocking or sudden surprise.

1. Single crash of thunderB1formal

   A loud, sharp sound produced by lightning during a storm.

   coup de tonnerre

   • A sudden thunderclap startled everyone in the room.
   • The storm was accompanied by a series of thunderclaps.
   • We heard a thunderclap just after the lightning flash.

2. Shocking surpriseB2informal

   An unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.

   Coup de tonnerre (sens figuré)

   • The announcement of his resignation came as a thunderclap to the company.
   • Her sudden departure was a thunderclap for her friends.
   • The news of the merger hit the market like a thunderclap.

   Synonymesbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshockstunnersurprise

   Antonymesanticipationexpectationforecast