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misfired

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪəd/

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrd/

Translations

misfireverb

misfired

Past Simple

misfired

Past Simple

misfired

Past Participle

misfiring

Gerund

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪə/

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/

raterSens figuré : ne pas produire l'effet attendu.

The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.

La blague du comédien a raté, laissant le public silencieux au lieu de rire.

Additional translations

ratatouillerSurtout pour un moteur; registre courant.

Synonyms

go awry

misfireverb

To fail to ignite or explode properly, as in the case of a firearm or engine.

The old car's engine began to misfire, causing it to sputter and stall.

To fail to achieve the intended effect or result.

The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.