fireworks in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for fireworks in the English»French Dictionary

I.firework [Brit ˈfʌɪəwəːk, Am ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌwərk] N

firework

feu m d'artifice

II.fireworks N npl

1. fireworks lit:

fireworks

feu m d'artifice

2. fireworks (trouble) fig:

there'll be fireworks!

ça va péter! inf

to wait for the fireworks to die down

attendre que ça se calme inf

fireworks factory N

fireworks factory

usine f pyrotechnique

fireworks display N

fireworks display

feu m d'artifice

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touch off firework

faire partir

to be ablaze with candles, fireworks

être tout illuminé de

let off fireworks

tirer

dud firework

défectueux/-euse

Translations for fireworks in the French»English Dictionary

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artificier (de feux d'artifice)

fireworks manufacturer

le ciel s'illumine de feux d'artifices

the sky is lit up with fireworks

Fête nationale

France's fête nationale is celebrated annually on the 14th July with nationwide firework displays, street parties, dancing and other local festivities. The date was chosen because of its symbolic significance, commemorating the fall of the Bastille in 1789 which signalled the end of the Ancien Régime.

fireworks in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for fireworks in the English»French Dictionary

fireworks N pl

fireworks

feu m d'artifice

there will be fireworks! inf

il y aura du grabuge!

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firework(s) display

feu m d'artifice

let off fireworks

tirer

Translations for fireworks in the French»English Dictionary

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bouquet d'un feu d'artifice

grand finale (of a firework display)

feu d'artifice

fireworks pl

fête nationale

The 14th of July is France's fête nationale to celebrate the storming of the Bastille in 1789. On this day, the towns are decorated with flags and a military parade takes place on the Champs-Elysées. At 10 p.m., fireworks go off all over France. Belgium's national holiday is 21st July, the birthday of Leopold I.

fireworks Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

there will be fireworks! inf

il y aura du grabuge!

firework(s) display

feu m d'artifice

grand finale (of a firework display)

bouquet d'un feu d'artifice

The 14th of July is France's fête nationale to celebrate the storming of the Bastille in 1789. On this day, the towns are decorated with flags and a military parade takes place on the Champs-Elysées. At 10 p.m., fireworks go off all over France. Belgium's national holiday is 21st July, the birthday of Leopold I.

fête nationale

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English

When watching this firework, it will launch into the sky, burning a lifting charge.

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Flying fish fuse is a modified type of visco-type fuse used in fireworks.

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The sulfur stick is lit and smolders, something like the taper that is used to light fireworks.

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A slow match for flame throwing mechanisms using the siphon principle and for fireworks and rockets are mentioned.

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There are also fireworks, free parties, folk music groups and street performers.

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The making of fireworks began about 150 years ago.

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During the slower off-season periods, the fireworks are only offered on weekends.

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The event is one of the largest and most intense international fireworks competitions.

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As the battle began, fireworks would be launched both from both armies, and from the walls of the castle.

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It sells fireworks to shops, operates a mail order firework business and offers a firework display service.

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