No. 5,281 in French

applaudissements

Applause or clapping as a sign of approval or admiration.

In a sentence

Les applaudissements remplissaient la salle après la performance.
The applause filled the room after the performance.
Used to indicate the act of clapping to show appreciation for a performance.
Nous avons entendu des applaudissements en arrivant dans le théâtre.
We heard applause as we arrived at the theater.
Refers to the sound of clapping heard upon entering a venue.
Les applaudissements étaient si forts qu’ils ont duré plusieurs minutes.
The applause was so loud it lasted for several minutes.
Describes the intensity and duration of the applause following an event.

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