zap

• Nom désignant un événement soudain qui transmet de l'énergie ou de l'excitation, généralement avec un effet dramatique; aussi une impulsion électrique ou une secousse brève.

A noun referring to a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact.

1. Sudden burst of energy or excitementB2informal

   A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact.

   décharge d'énergie

   • The movie started with a zap of action that grabbed everyone's attention.
   • Her speech had a zap of enthusiasm that energized the whole room.
   • The game ended with a zap of excitement as the final goal was scored.

   Synonymesboostchargejoltkickrushsparksurgethrill

2. Electric shock or burstB1informal

   A sudden, brief discharge of electricity or energy.

   Décharge électrique brève

   • He felt a zap from the static electricity on the doorknob.
   • The electric fence gave a sharp zap when touched.
   • A zap of lightning lit up the sky for a moment.

   Synonymesburstdischargejoltpulseshocksparksurge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détruire, tuer ou charger quelque chose rapidement, souvent avec une décharge soudaine d'énergie ou de force.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying, killing, or energizing something quickly, often with a sudden burst of energy or force.

1. Strike suddenly and with forceB2informal

   To hit or affect something suddenly and powerfully, often with energy or electricity.

   frapper soudainement et violemment

   • The electrician accidentally zapped himself with a live wire.
   • A bolt of lightning zapped the old oak tree in the storm.
   • The static electricity zapped my finger when I touched the doorknob.

   Synonymesblastelectrocutehitjoltshockstrike

   Antonymesdefendguardprotectshield

2. Kill with electric current or gunfireB2informal

   To kill or destroy something, especially with a burst of electricity, gunfire, or similar force.

   Tuer par décharge électrique ou par balle

   • The farmer zapped the pests with a high-voltage trap.
   • In the video game, you have to zap all the aliens before they reach you.
   • The soldier zapped the enemy drone with a precise shot.

   Synonymesblastelectrocutefrygun downshoot

3. Attack with firepower or bombsC1informal

   To strike a target with bombs, missiles, or other heavy firepower.

   frapper par un tir intense

   • The air force zapped the enemy base with precision strikes.
   • The fighter jets zapped the convoy from above.
   • They zapped the bunker with a laser-guided bomb.

   Synonymesattackblastbombbombardhitpoundshellstrafestrike

4. Cook or heat in a microwave ovenA2informalculinary

   To cook or heat food quickly using a microwave oven.

   Cuire ou réchauffer au micro-ondes

   • I'll just zap this leftover pizza for a minute.
   • She zapped the soup in the microwave before lunch.
   • You can zap the popcorn bag for two minutes on high.

   Synonymesmicromicrowavenuke