How is the word éclater translated from French to English

English translation
Burst
verb

S'ouvrir brusquement sous la pression interne.

To break open suddenly from inside pressure.

Examples with “éclater”

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  • Le ballon a éclaté dans un grand bruit. — The balloon burst with a loud pop.

  • Il y a eu une salve d'applaudissements. — There was a burst of applause.

  • Un tuyau a éclaté dans la cave hier soir. — A pipe burst in the basement last night.

  • Le moteur a donné une salve de puissance puis s'est arrêté. — The engine gave a burst of power and stopped.

  • Ne le remplis pas trop ou le sac va éclater. — Don't fill it too much or the bag will burst.

  • Les ventes ont progressé par courtes salves toute l'année. — Sales grew in short bursts all year.

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