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    Bercer (en. Rock)

    /bɛʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To sway gently from side to side.
    She loves to rock her baby in her arms.
    Elle aime bercer son bébé dans ses bras.
    To lull by calming, through a soothing movement.
    The sound of the waves rocked the bathers on the beach.
    Le bruit des vagues berçait les baigneurs sur la plage.
    To have a soothing or comforting influence.
    The gentle melody rocked the listener's thoughts.
    La mélodie douce berçait les pensées de l'auditeur.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bercer', meaning 'to sway'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rock an idea
    To gradually and gently absorb an idea.
    bercer une idée
    rock someone’s illusions
    To maintain unrealistic hopes.
    bercer des illusions

    Related Words

    swaying
    The action of swaying, a regular movement from side to side.
    balancement
    oscillation
    The alternating movement of an object around a balance point.
    oscillation
    calm
    A state of tranquility, absence of noise or disturbance.
    calme

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a dreamy or distracted state.
    He is completely spaced out, he is not paying attention in class.
    Il est complètement bercé, il ne fait pas attention en classe.
    To let oneself drift into pleasant thoughts.
    She is drifting away thinking about her vacation.
    Elle se berce en pensant à ses vacances.