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    Ébranla (en. Shook)

    [ebʁɑ̃.la]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something tremble, to put it in motion.
    The wind shook the branches of the trees.
    Le vent ébranla les branches des arbres.
    To cause an emotional or psychological shock.
    This news shook the entire community.
    Cette nouvelle ébranla toute la communauté.
    To negatively influence a belief or opinion.
    Political scandals have shaken the citizens' trust.
    Les scandales politiques ont ébranlé la confiance des citoyens.

    Etymology

    From the old verb ébranler, originating from the Vulgar Latin 'ebrandare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shake the certainties
    To call established beliefs into question.
    ébranler les certitudes
    to be shaken by something
    To be profoundly affected by an event.
    être ébranlé par quelque chose

    Related Words

    shaking
    The action of shaking or the state of being shaken.
    ébranlement
    shaker
    One who shakes, a disruptor.
    ébranleur

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional shock
    He received a hard blow that shook him.
    Il a reçu un coup dur qui l'a ébranlé.
    Disturbance
    This rumor shook the group.
    Cette rumeur a ébranlé le groupe.