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    Bousculade (en. Jostling)

    bus-ku-lad

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A movement of people pushing against each other.
    The push in the subway was nightmarish.
    La bousculade dans le métro était cauchemardesque.
    A shock or pressure caused by a large number of people.
    There was a push during the opening of the sales.
    Il y a eu une bousculade lors de l'ouverture des soldes.
    A situation where people are pushed in a disorderly manner.
    The push at the concert exit caused injuries.
    La bousculade à la sortie du concert a causé des blessures.

    Etymology

    From the verb to push, derived from 'move' and 'shake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cause a push
    To generate a disorderly movement or a shock.
    faire une bousculade
    push at the exit
    An event where a large number of people exit at the same time, causing a crowd.
    bousculade en sortie
    to experience a push
    To be pushed or bumped in a crowd.
    subir une bousculade

    Related Words

    to push
    To push someone to move suddenly.
    bousculer
    to brace
    To make disorderly while advancing.
    bouscler
    agitation
    Disorderly movement generally caused by a crowd.
    agitation

    Slang Meanings

    A chaotic situation due to a large crowd.
    It was a real push in the bar after the match.
    C'était une vraie bousculade dans le bar après le match.
    A frenzy of movement and energy.
    We experienced an incredible push at the party, everyone was dancing.
    On a vécu une bousculade incroyable à la fête, tout le monde dansait.