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secousse

jolt, shock

noun seh-KOOS Rare

Also means

tremor

Usage Note

secousse is a sudden physical shake or tremor, used for earthquakes (une secousse sismique), turbulence, or a rough bump. Figuratively, une secousse can describe a political or emotional shock. The related verb is secouer (to shake).

Examples

"On a ressenti une légère secousse ce matin."

Natural Translation

We felt a slight tremor this morning.

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