No. 8,793 in French
blockbuster
A highly successful or popular film, book, or other entertainment production.
In a sentence
Ce film a été un véritable blockbuster cet été.
This movie was a true blockbuster this summer.
Here, 'blockbuster' is used to describe a movie that was immensely popular or successful during the summer period.
La nouvelle voiture électrique est considérée comme un blockbuster dans l’industrie automobile.
The new electric car is considered a blockbuster in the automotive industry.
In this sentence, 'blockbuster' refers to an innovative and highly successful product within the automotive industry.
Cette pièce de théâtre a le potentiel de devenir un blockbuster sur la scène mondiale.
This play has the potential to become a blockbuster on the global stage.
'Blockbuster' in this context is used metaphorically to denote a performance that might achieve exceptional success and recognition globally.
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