der Eklat
Translation
scandal, scene, uproar
Examples
Seine Rede verursachte einen Eklat.
His speech caused a scandal.
Es kam bei der Konferenz zu einem Eklat.
There was a scene at the conference.
Grammar Patterns
a scandal, a scene to cause a scandal
Similar Words
Synonyms: Skandal, Affäre
Etymology
From French 'éclat' meaning 'burst' or 'flash', signifying a sudden, shocking event.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'éclat' as a sudden 'burst' of scandal that makes a scene.