smash

UK
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US
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Translations

smashnoun
smashes
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chocSens général : impact violent.
The smash of the car against the wall was heard from a distance.
Le choc de la voiture contre le mur s’est entendu de loin.
succèsSe dit surtout d’une œuvre, d’un spectacle ou d’un titre très populaire.
The new film became a smash at the box office, breaking several records.
Le nouveau film est devenu un succès au box-office, battant plusieurs records.
Additional translations
smashEmprunt utilisé en mixologie.
smashEmprunt courant en sports de raquette.
smashverb
smashed
Past Simple
smashed
Past Participle
smashing
Gerund
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foncerMouvement rapide et violent.
The car smashed through the barrier and skidded to a halt.
La voiture a foncé à travers la barrière et a dérapé jusqu’à s’arrêter.
écraserDéfaite ou destruction totale.
The team smashed their rivals in the championship game.
L’équipe a écrasé ses rivaux lors du match de championnat.
écraserRéduire en pulpe ou en poudre.
She smashed the garlic cloves with the flat side of the knife.
Elle a écrasé les gousses d’ail avec le plat du couteau.
fracasserSens violent : briser en morceaux.
He accidentally smashed the vase when he knocked it off the table.
Il a accidentellement fracassé le vase en le faisant tomber de la table.
frapperAvec une grande force.
The boxer smashed his opponent with a powerful right hook.
Le boxeur a frappé son adversaire avec un puissant crochet du droit.
smashadjective
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Used primarily attributively (before a noun); generally non-gradable
retentissantS’emploie surtout pour un succès, une réussite ou une œuvre très populaire.
Her first single was a smash hit across the country.
Son premier single a été un succès retentissant dans tout le pays.

Definitions

smashnoun
A violent collision or impact.
The smash of the car against the wall was heard from a distance.
A popular song, movie, or show that is very successful.
The new film became a smash at the box office, breaking several records.
A hard overhead shot in sports like tennis or badminton.
She won the point with a powerful smash that her opponent couldn't return.
A mixed drink or cocktail made with spirits, crushed ice, sugar, and sometimes mint or fruit.
He cooled off with a refreshing bourbon smash.
smashverb
To break into pieces violently or noisily.
He accidentally smashed the vase when he knocked it off the table.
To hit something with great force.
The boxer smashed his opponent with a powerful right hook.
To defeat or destroy completely.
The team smashed their rivals in the championship game.
To move with great speed and force.
The car smashed through the barrier and skidded to a halt.
To crush or grind something into a pulp or powder.
She smashed the garlic cloves with the flat side of the knife.
smashadjective
Extremely successful or popular; outstanding (used mainly before a noun).
Her first single was a smash hit across the country.