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    Secousses (en. Jolts)

    /sə.ku.s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sudden movements that cause a disturbance.
    The car experienced several shakes due to bumps on the road.
    La voiture a subi plusieurs secousses à cause des chocs sur la route.
    Unexplained quaking or vibration.
    The shakes felt during the earthquake were terrifying.
    Les secousses ressenties durant le tremblement de terre étaient terrifiantes.
    Repeated shocks, often in a series.
    The vibrations from the music helped to relax the atmosphere.
    Les secousses de musique aidaient à détendre l'atmosphère.

    Etymology

    From the verb "secouer," with the suffix -s.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seismic shake
    A movement of the earth caused by an earthquake.
    secousse sismique
    with a sudden shake
    In a sudden and unexpected manner.
    d'un coup de secousse
    emotional shakes
    Intense reactions on an emotional level.
    secousses émotionnelles

    Related Words

    to shake
    To vibrate or shake something.
    secouer
    to tremble
    To have an oscillatory or irregular movement.
    trembler
    agitation
    A state of disturbance or disordered movement.
    agitation

    Slang Meanings

    A major upheaval in a situation.
    The director's decision created shakes within the team.
    La décision du directeur a créé des secousses dans l'équipe.
    A moment of surprise or shock.
    The shakes I felt upon hearing the news were indescribable.
    Les secousses que j'ai ressenties en apprenant la nouvelle étaient indescriptibles.