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claptrap

/ˈklæptræp/

Traductions

claptrapnoun

claptraps

baratinFamilier ; propos creux ou absurdes destinés à impressionner ou à attirer l’attention.

The politician's speech was full of claptrap.

Le discours du politicien était plein de baratin.

Traductions supplémentaires

effet de théâtreSert à désigner un procédé théâtral artificiel destiné à provoquer l’applaudissement ou l’approbation.

Synonymes

claptrapadjective

more claptrap

Comp.

most claptrap

Super.

/ˈklæptræp/

bidonFamilier ; qui manque de valeur réelle, tout en cherchant à impressionner.

The politician's claptrap promises were quickly dismissed by the informed audience.

Les promesses bidon du politicien ont vite été rejetées par le public informé.

Traductions supplémentaires

creuxPlus neutre ; indique un discours ou des propos sans substance.

Synonymes

Définitions

claptrapnoun

Absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas, often intended to attract applause or attention.

The politician's speech was full of claptrap, designed to win over the crowd without offering any real solutions.

A cheap theatrical trick or any device, remark, or action meant to elicit applause or approval.

The speech relied on emotional claptrap rather than solid arguments to get the audience cheering.

claptrapadjective

Absurd or nonsensical, often used to describe something that is intended to attract attention or impress but lacks real value or substance.

The politician's claptrap promises were quickly dismissed by the informed audience.