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    Ébranler (en. To shake)

    /e.bʁɑ̃.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To set in motion, to make tremble.
    The earthquake shook the entire city.
    Le séisme a ébranlé toute la ville.
    Emotionally affect, bring disturbance.
    This news deeply shook him.
    Cette nouvelle l'a ébranlé profondément.
    Make unstable.
    The criticism shook his confidence.
    Les critiques ont ébranlé sa confiance en lui.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'esbranler', formed from 'es-' (out of) and 'branler' (to move, to sway).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shake the foundations
    Question the fundamental principles.
    ébranler les fondations
    set off on the road
    To set in motion, to begin a journey.
    s'ébranler en route
    shake confidence
    Weaken someone's certainty or faith.
    ébranler la confiance

    Related Words

    shake
    To move, to shake.
    branler
    tremble
    To vibrate under the effect of a force.
    trembler
    disturb
    To cause disturbance, to disrupt.
    perturber

    Slang Meanings

    To emotionally disturb someone.
    This situation will really shake him.
    Cette situation va vraiment l'ébranler.
    To be in shock.
    He was completely shaken after the announcement.
    Il était complètement ébranlé après l'annonce.