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rocket

/ˈrɒkɪt/

/ˈrɑːkɪt/

rocketnoun

rockets

/ˈrɒkɪt/

/ˈrɑːkɪt/

Translations

fusée

The fireworks display ended with a massive rocket that lit up the entire sky.

Le feu d'artifice s'est terminé par une énorme fusée qui a illuminé tout le ciel.

roquetteEn cuisine.

I added some fresh rocket to the salad for an extra kick.

J'ai ajouté un peu de roquette fraîche à la salade pour relever le goût.

Additional translations

engueuladeFamilier, surtout en anglais britannique.

Definitions

A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.

The fireworks display ended with a massive rocket that lit up the entire sky.

A vehicle, missile, or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast-moving exhaust from within a rocket engine.

The space agency launched a rocket to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

A type of salad leaf, also known as arugula, with a peppery flavor.

I added some fresh rocket to the salad for an extra kick.

(informal, chiefly British) A severe reprimand or scolding.

The coach gave the team a rocket for their poor performance.

Synonyms

rocketverb

rocketed

Past Simple

rocketed

Past Participle

rocketing

Gerund

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Translations

monter en flècheS'emploie surtout pour une hausse ou une progression très rapide.

The company's stock price rocketed after the announcement of the new product.

Le cours de l'action de l'entreprise a monté en flèche après l'annonce du nouveau produit.

Additional translations

propulserSens technique.

Definitions

To move or rise rapidly and suddenly.

The company's stock price rocketed after the announcement of the new product.

To increase very quickly and suddenly.

House prices have rocketed in the last decade.

To propel (an object) by means of a rocket engine.

The agency plans to rocket the satellite into orbit next year.

Synonyms

rocketadjective

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Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to rockets (e.g., rocket engine).

Translations

à réactionPour un engin ou un système utilisant une fusée ou une propulsion de type fusée.

The new rocket fuel is more efficient than previous formulations.

Le nouveau carburant à réaction est plus efficace que les formulations précédentes.

Additional translations

à fuséePlus littéral, selon le contexte technique.

Definitions

Relating to, powered by, or designed for rockets.

The new rocket fuel is more efficient than previous formulations.

Synonyms

rapidly rising