No. 10,197 in French
implosion
The sudden inward collapse of an object or structure.
In a sentence
L'implosion de l'économie a causé une crise nationale.
The implosion of the economy caused a national crisis.
Here, 'implosion' refers to a sudden collapse or failure in the context of the economy.
Les ingénieurs ont étudié l'implosion contrôlée d'un bâtiment pour sa démolition.
The engineers studied the controlled implosion of a building for its demolition.
In this context, 'implosion' is used to describe the act of collapsing inward which is typically observed during controlled demolitions.
Une implosion émotionnelle peut survenir après un stress prolongé.
An emotional implosion can occur after prolonged stress.
Here, 'implosion' metaphorically describes an internal collapse or overwhelming sensation experienced emotionally.
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