éclater

Definitions of éclater
  1. verb
    erupt or intensify suddenly
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    type of:
    devenir intense, s'intensifier
    become more intense
  2. verb
    give sudden release to an expression
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    type of:
    exprimer, montrer
    give expression to
  3. verb
    become raw or open
    synonyms: se couvrir de bouton
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    type of:
    souffrir, être soufrant
    cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
  4. verb
    start abruptly
  5. verb
    be discharged or activated
    synonyms: exploser, sauter
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    type of:
    exploser
    burst outward, usually with noise
  6. verb
    divide into slivers or splinters
    synonyms: briser
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    type of:
    diviser, partager, séparer
    separate into parts or portions
  7. verb
    force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
    synonyms: exploser
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    type of:
    manifester de l'émotion
    give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
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