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    L'impulsion (en. The impulse)

    /lɛ̃.pyl.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Force or influence that drives someone to act.
    The impulse of his speech motivated the entire team.
    L'impulsion de son discours a motivé toute l'équipe.
    Sudden or rapid movement.
    The impulse of the wind caused the leaves to fall from the trees.
    L'impulsion du vent a fait chuter les feuilles des arbres.
    Momentum, tendency towards something.
    He followed the impulse of his heart in making that decision.
    Il a suivi l'impulsion de son cœur en prenant cette décision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impulsio', which means 'the act of pushing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take the impulse
    To be guided by an immediate desire or need.
    prendre l'impulsion
    To give an impulse to something
    To stimulate or initiate a development.
    donner une impulsion à quelque chose
    To be in impulse
    To act spontaneously and without thought.
    être en impulsion

    Related Words

    To propel
    To give an impulse or momentum to something.
    impulser
    Impulsive
    One who often acts without thinking.
    impulsif
    Drive
    A strong and often irresistible need or desire.
    pulsion

    Slang Meanings

    To have a burst of energy
    After a coffee, I got a burst of energy and finished all my work.
    Après un café, j'ai eu un coup de fouet et j'ai fini tout mon travail.
    To act on a whim
    He quit his job on a whim, without thinking.
    Il a quitté son boulot sur un coup de tête, sans réfléchir.