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    Convulsion (en. Convulsion)

    /kɔ̃.vyl.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Spasmodic movement of the body, often associated with a seizure.
    He had a convulsion during the episode.
    Il a eu une convulsion pendant l'épisode.
    Sudden uncontrollable agitation in a situation.
    The convulsion of the markets surprised all the investors.
    La convulsion des marchés a surpris tous les investisseurs.
    State of intense and tumultuous distress.
    The social convulsion caused riots in the city.
    La convulsion sociale a provoqué des émeutes dans la ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convulsionem', meaning 'the act of shaking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in convulsion
    To be in a state of spasms or uncontrolled movements.
    être en convulsion
    economic convulsion
    Significant disruption of the economy.
    convulsion économique
    emotional convulsions
    Intense and sudden emotional reactions.
    convulsions émotionnelles

    Related Words

    spasm
    Involuntary and sudden contraction of a muscle.
    spasme
    crisis
    Acute episode of illness or discomfort.
    crise
    tremor
    Rapid oscillatory movement.
    tremblement

    Slang Meanings

    Fit of madness.
    He had a real fit of convulsion in the middle of the meeting.
    Il a eu un vrai coup de convulsion en pleine réunion.
    Delirium.
    This event caused a general convulsion among the youth.
    Cet événement a provoqué une convulsion générale parmi les jeunes.