Bruit fort et sec, comme une explosion.
A sharp loud sound, like an explosion.
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See how the word “détonation” is used in sentences
J'ai entendu une forte détonation dehors hier. — I heard a loud bang outside yesterday.
Cogne plus fort à la porte pour te faire remarquer. — Please bang the door harder to get attention.
J'ai entendu une forte détonation sous ma fenêtre. — I heard a loud bang outside my window.
C'était quoi, cette détonation, à l'instant ? — What was that bang just now?
Il cognera sur le tambour pendant le spectacle. — He will bang the drum during the performance.
Peux-tu m'expliquer ce coup que nous venons d'entendre ? — Can you explain that bang we just heard?
La détonation a fait sursauter tout le monde dans la pièce. — The bang startled everyone in the room.
Je me cogne le genou contre la table par accident. — I accidentally bang my knee on the table.
Le bruit a fait sursauter tout le monde en réunion. — The bang startled everyone in the meeting.
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