No. 3,975 in French

bombe

"Bomb" or "explosive device."

In a sentence

Cette recette de gâteau est une bombe!
This cake recipe is amazing!
Here, 'bombe' is used colloquially to describe something exceptionally good or impressive.
Ils ont désamorcé une bombe hier soir.
They defused a bomb last night.
In this sentence, 'bombe' refers to an explosive device, the literal meaning.
Elle est une vraie bombe sur scène.
She is truly stunning on stage.
Used figuratively, 'bombe' describes someone who is very attractive or captivating, typical in informal French.

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