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• Nom désignant une augmentation ou une montée soudaine et rapide, par exemple une hausse brutale d'un prix ou une envolée rapide dans les airs.

A noun referring to a rapid increase or upward movement, such as a sudden rise in price or the act of ascending quickly into the air.

1. Rapid riseB2informal

   A sudden and significant increase in something, such as prices, popularity, or activity.

   Montée rapide

   • There was a zoom in the stock market after the announcement.
   • The company experienced a zoom in sales last quarter.
   • The zoom in interest for the product was unexpected.

   Synonymesboomescalationjumpleapspikesurgeupsurge

   Antonymesdeclinedivedropfallplunge

2. Upward movementB2formal

   The act of moving quickly upward into the air, often used in aviation or photography.

   Montée rapide en flèche

   • The pilot executed a smooth zoom during the airshow.
   • The camera's zoom captured the bird's sudden zoom into the sky.
   • The zoom of the drone was impressive as it ascended rapidly.

   Synonymesascentclimbrise

   Antonymesdescenddiveplunge

• Verbe désignant un mouvement rapide ou soudain, ou bien le réglage d'un objectif ou d'une vue pour agrandir ou rapprocher une image.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to adjust a lens or view to make an image appear larger or closer.

1. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or travel very fast, often with a buzzing or humming sound.

   Filer à toute vitesse

   • The car zoomed past us on the highway.
   • She zoomed through her homework in just 20 minutes.
   • The motorcycle zoomed down the empty street.

   Synonymesbuzzdashflyhurtleshootspeedwhizzip

   Antonymescrawlcreepdawdleplodtrudge

2. Move with a humming soundB1informal

   To move while making a low, continuous humming or buzzing noise.

   Se déplacer en vrombissant

   • The drone zoomed overhead, making a soft whirring sound.
   • A small plane zoomed across the sky.
   • The electric scooter zoomed silently along the path.

   Synonymesbuzzdronehumwhir

3. Rise rapidlyB1informal

   To increase or go up very quickly, especially in price, value, or level.

   Monter en flèche

   • Stock prices zoomed after the announcement.
   • Temperatures zoomed to 40 degrees Celsius.
   • Her popularity zoomed after the viral video.

   Synonymesescalatejumprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarsurge

   Antonymescrashdeclineplummetplungetumble

Variantes phrasalzoom alongzoom in