No. 1,994 in French
éclaté
Broken, burst, or exploded.
In a sentence
Le ballon s'est éclaté quand il a touché le sol.
The balloon burst when it hit the ground.
Here, 'éclaté' is used in a literal sense referring to a sudden burst.
Après une bonne conversation, il s'est éclaté de rire.
After a good conversation, he burst out laughing.
In this context, 'éclaté' is used metaphorically to describe an outburst of laughter.
La fête était tellement éclatée, tout le monde s'est bien amusé.
The party was so lively, everyone had a great time.
Here, 'éclaté' describes a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
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