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    Ébranlé (en. Shaken)

    /e.bʁɑ̃.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something or someone that has been shaken or disturbed.
    He was shaken by the news of the accident.
    Il était ébranlé par la nouvelle de l'accident.
    Describes a person emotionally affected by a shock.
    After the discussion, she felt shaken.
    Après la discussion, elle se sentait ébranlée.
    Indicates a feeling of doubt or uncertainty.
    His beliefs were shaken after reading this book.
    Ses convictions ont été ébranlées après la lecture de ce livre.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'ébranler', which means to shake or disturb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be shaken by something
    to be deeply affected or disturbed by an event.
    être ébranlé par quelque chose
    to shake beliefs
    to question beliefs or convictions.
    ébranler les certitudes
    to feel shaken
    to feel emotional or psychological turmoil.
    se sentir ébranlé

    Related Words

    ébranler
    Verb denoting the action of shaking or disturbing.
    ébranler
    ébranlement
    Noun denoting the action or effect of what is shaken.
    ébranlement

    Slang Meanings

    Upset
    After this event, he was completely shaken.
    Après cet événement, il était complètement ébranlé.
    K.O.
    She heard the news and stood there, shaken like a boxer who’s been knocked out.
    Elle a appris la nouvelle et est restée là, ébranlée comme un boxeur K.O.