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    Secoua (en. Shook)

    /sə.ku.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The movement of vibrating or trembling.
    A violent shake caused the books to fall from the shelf.
    Un secoua violent a fait tomber les livres de l'étagère.
    A shock or an impact caused by a sudden movement.
    The shake from the earthquake surprised all the residents.
    Le secoua du tremblement de terre a surpris tous les habitants.
    verb
    To shake forcefully.
    She shook the rug to remove the dust.
    Elle a secoué le tapis pour enlever la poussière.
    To affect someone emotionally.
    This news shook her deeply.
    Cette nouvelle l'a secoua profondément.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'secouer', derived from the Latin 'excorrigare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shake oneself
    To act quickly or to mobilize.
    se secouer
    to give a shake
    To inflict a shock or an impact.
    donner un coup de secoua

    Related Words

    shake
    To make something vibrate or tremble.
    secouer
    shake thoughts
    To stir thoughts or generate new reflections.
    secouer les idées
    shock
    A sudden impact or blow.
    choc

    Slang Meanings

    To shake oneself to wake up.
    I need to shake myself, I am still groggy.
    Je dois me secouer, je suis encore groggy.
    To make noise or be agitated.
    He is always making a shake at the party.
    Il est toujours en train de faire du secoua dans la fête.