explode
US /ɪkˈsploʊd/
UK /ɪkˈsploʊd/
1.
exploser, faire exploser
burst or cause to burst with great violence and loud noise as a result of internal pressure
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The bomb was set to explode at midnight.
La bombe devait exploser à minuit.
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The pressure built up until the pipe exploded.
La pression s'est accumulée jusqu'à ce que le tuyau explose.
2.
exploser, éclater
show a sudden, strong outburst of emotion
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She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
Elle a explosé de colère en apprenant la nouvelle.
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The crowd exploded in cheers when their team scored.
La foule a explosé de joie lorsque leur équipe a marqué.
3.
exploser, augmenter rapidement
increase suddenly and rapidly in number or amount
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The population of the city has exploded in recent years.
La population de la ville a explosé ces dernières années.
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Sales of the new product are expected to explode next quarter.
Les ventes du nouveau produit devraient exploser le trimestre prochain.