fusée

This is the 9992nd most frequent French word.


fusée

Rocket.


Here, 'fusée' is used to refer to a space rocket, an aerospace vehicle used for traveling to and exploring space.

La fusée a décollé vers les étoiles à midi.

The rocket launched towards the stars at noon.


In this case, 'fusée' as drawing refers to the same concept of a rocket but treated as a subject, like for educational or whimsical purposes.

Il a fait une erreur, et on lui a donné une fusée à dessiner comme punition.

He made an error, and was given a rocket to draw as punishment.


Here, 'fusée' describes a firework rocket, a specific type of pyrotechnic that is related to celebrations and visual performances.

Pendant l'explosion des feux d'artifice, j'ai vu une fusée briller.

During the fireworks explosion, I saw a firework rocket shining.