faire irruption dans (un lieu)

verbal phrase neutral

Created: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:52

Updated: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:52

Translations
  • to burst into (a place)
  • to barge into (a place)
  • to storm into (a place)
Literal Translation

to make an eruption into (a place)

Forms
a fait irruption dans la piècefaire irruption dans
Usage Notes

Always used with 'dans' followed by a location. The verb 'faire' is conjugated according to tense, person, etc., while 'irruption' remains unchanged.

Etymology

From 'faire' (to make/do) and 'irruption' (sudden entry/invasion). The term 'irruption' comes from Latin 'irruptio' meaning 'breaking in'.

Cultural Context

Used to describe a sudden, often dramatic entrance into a space, typically with force or urgency. It conveys disruption of the existing atmosphere.

Commonality

70%

Guessability

30%

Component Words

faire (Used in many French expressions as a supporting verb)

to do/make

irruption (Not commonly used outside this expression)

sudden entry/invasion

dans (Preposition indicating movement into a space)

in/into

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'eruption' - like a volcano suddenly bursting, someone 'erupts' into a room
  • Irruption sounds like 'eruption' - an explosive, sudden entry

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