No. 11,264 in French
pétards
Firecrackers.
In a sentence
Les enfants allument des pétards pour célébrer la fête.
Children light firecrackers to celebrate the festival.
Here, 'pétards' refers to firecrackers used during festivities.
Le vieux pont a cédé sous le bruit des pétards.
The old bridge gave way to the sound of firecrackers.
In this sentence, 'pétards' still signifies firecrackers, highlighting their auditory impact.
Il crie comme si des pétards éclataient dans ses jambes.
He shouts as if firecrackers were bursting under his legs.
This usage of 'pétards' is metaphorical, comparing the intensity of the sound to an impactful situation.
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