Brusch (en. Brusch)

/bʁyʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A sudden and impulsive movement.
He made a sudden recoil.
Il a fait un brusque mouvement de recul.
A rapid change in a situation.
The sudden rise in price surprised everyone.
La brusque augmentation du prix a surpris tout le monde.
verb
To act suddenly or quickly.
She often rushes the course of events.
Elle brusque souvent le déroulement des événements.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, probably from an ancient root meaning 'violent' or 'sudden'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abrupt change
A sudden and unexpected change.
brusque changement
act suddenly
To act suddenly, without preparation.
agir brusquement

Related Words

suddenly
In a sudden or unexpected manner.
brusquement
abruptness
A way of doing something abruptly.
brusquerie

Slang Meanings

An energetic and unexpected gesture.
He made an abrupt gesture during the concert.
Il a fait un brusch pendant le concert.
A movement that surprises others.
This sudden gesture shocked everyone in the room.
Ce brusch a choqué tout le monde dans la salle.