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acclamations
/a.kla.ma.sjɔ̃/
shouts of approval or applause
Le public a fait des acclamations après le discours.
The audience cheered after the speech.
formalinformal
Loud expressions of approval, such as cheers or applause, often from a crowd.
Les acclamations ont retenti dans tout le stade.
Cheers echoed throughout the stadium.
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often in sports, political events, or performances.
Collocations
faire des acclamationsto cheerdes acclamations enthousiastesenthusiastic cheers
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'acclamations' for loud, collective approval, while 'applaudissements' is more general.
Word Origin
From Latin 'acclamatio', meaning 'shouting' or 'cheering'.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe collective expressions of approval in public settings.
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