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sensational [sen'seɪʃənəl](a) (causing a sensation) sensationnel, qui fait sensation;∎ a sensational story une histoire sensationnelle;∎ a sensational crime/trial un crime/procès qui fait sensation;∎ it was the most sensational event of the year ce fut l'événement le plus sensationnel de l'année(b) (press, newspaper, novel, film) à sensation(c) (wonderful) formidable, sensationnel;∎ you look sensational tu es superbe;∎ that's sensational news c'est une nouvelle formidable ou sensationnelleUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > sensational
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1) (causing great excitement or horror: a sensational piece of news.) sensationnel2) (very good: The film was sensational.) sensationnel3) (intended to create feelings of excitement, horror etc: That magazine is too sensational for me.) à sensation
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