This is the 9475th most frequent French word.
dynamite
A powerful explosive used for demolition and mining.
Here, 'dynamite' refers to the substance employed in practical applications, conveying its literal meaning as an explosive material.
La dynamite est utilisée dans la construction pour des travaux de demolition.
Dynamite is used in construction for demolition work.
In this sentence, 'dynamite' is used metaphorically to describe a movie as highly impactful and exciting.
Ce film était de la dynamite, vraiment explosif et passionnant!
This movie was dynamite, truly explosive and thrilling!
The term 'dynamite' here again bears its literal meaning referring to the physical explosive substance being handled carefully.