expression, godan verb (-ru)
an awkward silence falls; a lull in conversation
Idiomatic expression used when a conversation suddenly pauses and an awkward silence ensues. Literally 'an angel passes', from the French 'un ange passe'.
会議中に誰も発言しなくなって、まるで天使が通ったみたいだった。
During the meeting, everyone stopped talking, and it was as if an angel had passed.
彼の冗談が滑って、部屋に天使が通った。
His joke fell flat, and an awkward silence filled the room.