erupt → entrer en éruption | English-French Dictionary

entrer en éruption /ɑ̃tʁˈeɑ̃neʁypsjˈɔ̃/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "erupt".

Translation and Meaning

Word: entrer en éruption
Language: French
Meaning: erupt
IPA: /ɑ̃tʁˈeɑ̃neʁypsjˈɔ̃/
CEFR Level: B2
Part of speech: verb
Topic: French Action et Réaction
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Example Sentences

Le volcan est entré en éruption pour la première fois depuis plus de cinquante années. English: The volcano erupted for the first time in over fifty years.
Si ce volcan entrait en éruption, des milliers d'habitants devraient être évacués immédiatement. English: If this volcano erupted, thousands of residents would have to be evacuated immediately.
Bien que l'éruption ait été prévue, personne n'imaginait qu'elle entrerait en éruption si vite. English: Although the eruption had been predicted, no one imagined it would happen so quickly.

When and How to Use "entrer en éruption"

Use "entrer en éruption" when you want to talk about "erupt" in French. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Action et Réaction topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.