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boom (EN)
verbe, nom, interjection

verbe “boom”

infinitif boom; il booms; prét. boomed; part. passé boomed; gér. booming
  1. prospérer
    After launching its innovative app, the startup boomed, doubling its revenue in just six months.
  2. retentir
    The cannon boomed, echoing across the battlefield.

nom “boom”

sg. boom, pl. booms ou indén.
  1. essor
    The city experienced a housing boom, with new apartments popping up everywhere.
  2. détonation
    The distant boom of fireworks filled the night air.
  3. bôme
    As the wind changed direction, the sailor quickly adjusted the boom to catch the breeze.
  4. barrage flottant
    The city installed a boom across the river to stop debris from entering the water supply.
  5. perche (pour microphone ou caméra)
    The director asked the crew member to lower the boom so the microphone could better capture the actor's dialogue.

interjection “boom”

boom
  1. boum
    As the fireworks lit up the sky, everyone oohed and aahed at the loud "boom" that followed.
  2. une expression indiquant un événement soudain ou inattendu
    I forgot to study for the test, and then boom, The teacher announces a pop quiz.