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bomb

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bomb down

bombnoun

bombs

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Translations

bombe

The bomb was safely defused by the bomb squad before it could cause any harm.

La bombe a été désamorcée en toute sécurité par l’équipe de déminage avant qu’elle ne puisse causer des dégâts.

Additional translations

fortuneFamilier ; dans l’expression signifiant « une très grosse somme d’argent ».

tuerieFamilier ; très bon, impressionnant.

flopFamilier ; pour un spectacle, un film ou une œuvre qui échoue.

Definitions

A device that is designed to explode and cause damage or destruction.

The bomb was safely defused by the bomb squad before it could cause any harm.

A failure or flop, especially in a theatrical production or other performance.

The new play was a bomb, receiving poor reviews and closing after just one week.

An impressive or exciting thing or event.

The party was the bomb, with great music and a lively crowd.

A large sum of money.

He spent a bomb on his new car, but he thinks it was worth every penny.

Synonyms

bombverb

bombed

Past Simple

bombed

Past Participle

bombing

Gerund

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Translations

faire un flopFamilier ; pour un spectacle, une prestation ou une tentative qui échoue.

The comedian bombed during his stand-up routine.

L’humoriste a fait un flop pendant son numéro de stand-up.

bombarder

The military planned to bomb the enemy's supply lines.

L’armée prévoyait de bombarder les lignes de ravitaillement ennemies.

Additional translations

dévalerFamilier ; pour se déplacer très vite, notamment en descendant.

Definitions

To attack with explosive devices.

The military planned to bomb the enemy's supply lines.

To fail completely or perform poorly.

The comedian bombed during his stand-up routine.

To move very quickly or recklessly.

The kids bombed down the hill on their bikes.

Synonyms

carpet bomb

shell

blow up

destroy

attack

bombadjective

more bomb

Comp.

most bomb

Super.

/bɒm/

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Used both attributively (e.g., bomb disposal unit) and in slang meaning 'excellent', especially in informal speech.

Translations

génialArgot ; très impressionnant ou excellent.

That new video game is absolutely bomb.

Ce nouveau jeu vidéo est absolument génial.

Additional translations

de bombeEmploi préposé ; en rapport avec une bombe.

Definitions

Excellent; very impressive or pleasing (slang).

That new video game is absolutely bomb.

Relating to or designed for bombs; involving bombs (used before a noun).

A bomb disposal expert inspected the suspicious package.

bombinterjection

Slang exclamation expressing admiration, excitement or approval.

Translations

Génial !Familier ; exclamation d’enthousiasme ou d’approbation.

Bomb! That track is absolutely amazing.

Génial ! Ce morceau est absolument incroyable.

Definitions

An exclamation used to express admiration, excitement, or strong approval (slang).

Bomb! That track is absolutely amazing.