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des applaudissements nourris
/de aplɔdismɑ̃ nuʁi/
thunderous applause
Le public a réservé des applaudissements nourris à la performance de l'artiste.
The audience gave the artist thunderous applause.
formal
A prolonged and enthusiastic round of applause, often indicating strong approval or admiration.
Après son discours, le conférencier a reçu des applaudissements nourris pendant plusieurs minutes.
After his speech, the speaker received thunderous applause for several minutes.
La salle s'est levée pour des applaudissements nourris à la fin de la pièce.
The audience stood to give the play a standing ovation of thunderous applause.
This phrase is typically used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as theater performances, concerts, or public speeches. It emphasizes the intensity and duration of the applause rather than its literal meaning ('nourri' means 'fed' or 'sustained').
Collocations
des applaudissements nourristhunderous applauserecevoir des applaudissements nourristo receive thunderous applausemériter des applaudissements nourristo deserve thunderous applause
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Context
This phrase is formal and should not be used in casual settings. Instead, use 'applaudissements nourris' only in reviews, reports, or formal speeches.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
'Des applaudissements nourris' is a figurative phrase. 'Nourris' here means 'sustained' or 'prolonged,' not 'fed' in the literal sense.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'applaudissements' (applause) and 'nourris' (fed, sustained), derived from the verb 'nourrir' (to feed). The metaphorical use of 'nourri' to describe prolonged or intense applause dates back to the 19th century, emphasizing the idea of applause being 'fed' or 'sustained' over time.
Usage Notes
This phrase is formal and is most commonly used in written French, particularly in reviews or reports about performances, speeches, or artistic events. It is not typically used in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
applaudissements
applause
nounnourris
sustained, prolonged
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