ovationner

/ɔ.va.sjɔ.ne/
to give a standing ovation

Le public a ovationné le chanteur à la fin du concert.

The audience gave the singer a standing ovation at the end of the concert.


informal

To applaud someone or something enthusiastically, often standing up.

Après son discours, les spectateurs l'ont ovationné pendant cinq minutes.

After his speech, the audience gave him a standing ovation for five minutes.

This verb is often used in the context of performances, speeches, or sporting events where the audience shows strong approval.

Collocations

ovationner un artisteto give an artist a standing ovationovationner une performanceto give a performance a standing ovation

Antonyms

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Usage Context

Use 'ovationner' for situations where the applause is particularly enthusiastic and prolonged, often involving standing.

Word Origin

Derived from 'ovation' (standing ovation) with the suffix '-er' to form a verb.

Usage Notes

This verb is more formal and dramatic than 'applaudir' and is typically used for exceptional performances or achievements.

Word Breakdown

ovation
standing ovation
root
+
-er
verb-forming suffix
suffix
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