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balloon

UK
/bəˈluːn/
US
/bəˈlun/
balloonnoun
balloons
pl
UK
/bəˈluːn/
US
/bəˈlun/
Translations
The children were delighted to see the colorful balloon floating above the party.
Les enfants étaient ravis de voir le ballon coloré flotter au-dessus de la fête.
Additional translations
ballonEn médecine.
bulleDans les bandes dessinées et les comics.
montgolfière
Definitions
A flexible bag that can be inflated with a gas, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, or air, and is often used as a toy or decoration.
The children were delighted to see the colorful balloon floating above the party.
A large bag filled with hot air or gas to make it rise in the air, typically carrying a basket for passengers.
They took a ride in a hot air balloon to enjoy the scenic views from above.
A speech bubble in a comic strip or cartoon.
The cartoonist drew a balloon above the character's head to show what he was saying.
An inflatable medical device inserted into a body cavity or blood vessel and expanded for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
The surgeon placed a balloon in the artery to widen the narrowed section.
Synonyms
airship
pouch
sack
float
blimp
balloonverb
ballooned
Past Simple
ballooned
Past Participle
ballooning
ing-form
UK
/bəˈluːn/
US
/bəˈlun/
Translations
The population of the city has ballooned in recent years.
La population de la ville a gonflé ces dernières années.
Additional translations
voyager en montgolfière
s'envolerPour une augmentation rapide et marquée.
Definitions
To swell or expand like a balloon.
The population of the city has ballooned in recent years.
To increase rapidly and dramatically.
The costs of the project ballooned beyond the initial estimates.
To travel in a balloon, especially a hot-air balloon.
They ballooned over the vineyards at dawn.
Synonyms
increase
rise
swell
expand
inflate
balloonadjective
UK
/bəˈluːn/
US
/bəˈlun/
Used attributively (e.g., balloon payment) and descriptively (balloon sleeves).
Translations
à remboursement in fineEn finance et en crédit.
They opted for a balloon mortgage with low monthly installments.
Ils ont choisi un prêt à remboursement in fine avec de faibles mensualités.
The designer showcased a dress with balloon sleeves.
Le créateur a présenté une robe avec des manches bouffantes.
Definitions
Relating to a single large payment that is due at the end of a loan term.
They opted for a balloon mortgage with low monthly installments.
Bulging or puffed out in shape, like a balloon.
The designer showcased a dress with balloon sleeves.
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