Si un volcan entre en éruption soudainement, il avertirait les gens du danger.
English: If a volcano erupts suddenly, it would warn people about the danger ahead.
entrer en éruption /ɑ̃tʁˈeɑ̃neʁypsjˈɔ̃/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "erupt".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Action et Réaction
- Source term
- erupt
- Translation
- entrer en éruption
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | entrer en éruption |
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + entrer en éruption
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent entrer en éruption.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Action et Réaction.
Example Sentences
Le volcan est entré en éruption soudainement, obligeant des milliers de personnes à quitter leurs maisons.
English: The volcano erupted suddenly, forcing thousands to leave their homes.
Des acclamations ont éclaté dans la foule quand le chanteur est monté sur scène.
English: Cheers erupted from the crowd when the singer appeared onstage.
Des combats ont éclaté à nouveau le long de la frontière nord contestée.
English: Fighting has erupted again along the disputed northern border.
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