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blast

UK
/blɑːst/
US
/blæst/
blast down
blast off
blast out
blast over

Translations

blastnoun
blastverb
blastadjective
Attributive use in compounds and noun phrases; no comparison forms.
blastinterjection
Used as an exclamation of annoyance, frustration, or mild anger.
blastnoun
blasts
pl
UK
/blɑːst/
US
/blæst/
The blast of cold air hit him as soon as he opened the door.
Une rafale d’air froid l’a frappé dès qu’il a ouvert la porte.
The blast from the fireworks could be heard miles away.
L’explosion des feux d’artifice pouvait être entendue à des kilomètres.
éclateFamilier.
The party was a blast, and everyone had a great time.
La fête, c’était l’éclate, et tout le monde s’est bien amusé.
brûlureTerme général de phytopathologie.
Blast can devastate cereal crops in wet weather.
La brûlure peut ravager les cultures céréalières par temps humide.
coup de klaxonSens du signal sonore bref et fort.
The blast of the horn startled everyone in the room.
Le coup de klaxon a surpris tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
éclatS’emploie surtout dans des tournures comme « éclat de rire ».
pyricularioseTerme de phytopathologie, surtout pour le riz.
salveS’emploie dans des contextes expressifs comme « salve de rires ».
Synonyms
explosion
detonation
bang
blast wave
shockwave
outburst
eruption
thunder
blastverb
blasted
Past Simple
blasted
Past Participle
blasting
Gerund
UK
/blɑːst/
US
/blæst/
faire sauter
The construction crew blasted the old building to make way for the new development.
L’équipe de construction a fait sauter l’ancien bâtiment pour faire place au nouveau projet.
faire retentir
The speakers blasted music throughout the entire house during the party.
Les haut-parleurs ont fait retentir la musique dans toute la maison pendant la fête.
critiquer sévèrement
The critics blasted the movie for its lack of originality and poor acting.
Les critiques ont critiqué sévèrement le film pour son manque d’originalité et son jeu d’acteur médiocre.
décaperAvec un jet puissant, notamment un nettoyeur haute pression.
He blasted the mud off the car with a pressure washer.
Il a décapé la boue de la voiture avec un nettoyeur haute pression.
décollerPour un départ rapide et énergique, surtout d’un véhicule ou d’une fusée.
The rocket blasted off into space, beginning its journey to the moon.
La fusée a décollé dans l’espace, entamant son voyage vers la Lune.
Additional translations
pulvériserSens technique : projeter violemment un jet d’air, d’eau ou d’autre substance.
Synonyms
explode
detonate
shatter
bang
burst
blow up
fire
shoot
blastinterjection
UK
/blɑːst/
US
/blæst/
Used chiefly in informal British English as an exclamation of annoyance or frustration.
zutInterjection familière exprimant la contrariété ou la frustration.
Blast! I forgot to send the email.
Zut ! J’ai oublié d’envoyer l’e-mail.
blastadjective
Attributive use of the noun, describing something related to explosions, strong air currents, or combustion.
antidéflagrantTerme technique; se dit d’un équipement conçu pour résister à une explosion.
The workers wore blast suits while handling the explosives.
Les ouvriers portaient des combinaisons antidéflagrantes pour manipuler les explosifs.

Definitions

blastnoun
a sudden violent explosion or burst, especially one that makes a loud noise or causes damage
We heard a blast from the factory.
a strong rush or current of air, gas, or other substance
A blast of cold air swept through the doorway.
informal: something that is very enjoyable or exciting
The concert was a blast.
blastverb
to break, damage, or destroy something with an explosion or a very strong force
The door was blasted off its hinges.
to send, blow, or drive something forcefully in a stream or burst
The heater blasted warm air into the room.
to criticize or attack severely
The newspaper blasted the proposal as irresponsible.
blastadjective
relating to or produced by an explosion or blasting; used before a noun
Blast damage was reported after the explosion.
blastinterjection
used to express annoyance, frustration, or mild anger
Blast! I've left my keys at home.
blastnoun
A strong gust of wind or air.
The blast of cold air hit him as soon as he opened the door.
An explosion or violent detonation.
The blast from the fireworks could be heard miles away.
A loud, sudden sound.
The blast of the horn startled everyone in the room.
A very enjoyable or exciting experience.
The party was a blast, and everyone had a great time.
A sudden, intense outburst of something, such as noise or emotion.
There was a blast of laughter from the audience.
A fungal or bacterial disease that causes sudden withering or blighting of plants, especially cereal crops.
Rice farmers fear blast because it can wipe out entire fields in just days.
blastverb
To use explosives to destroy or break apart something.
The construction crew blasted the old building to make way for the new development.
To make a loud, sudden noise.
The speakers blasted music throughout the entire house during the party.
To criticize someone or something harshly.
The critics blasted the movie for its lack of originality and poor acting.
To shoot or hit with great force.
The player blasted the ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
To move very quickly or forcefully.
The rocket blasted off into space, beginning its journey to the moon.
To direct a strong jet of air, water, or other force at someone or something.
He blasted the mud off the car with a pressure washer.
blastinterjection
An exclamation expressing annoyance, frustration, or anger.
Blast! I forgot to send the email.
blastadjective
Relating to or designed for explosive force, sudden impact, or high-temperature combustion.
The workers wore blast suits while handling the explosives.
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