This is the 8826th most frequent French word.
bousculade
A "bousculade" is a jostle, rush, or scramble involving pushing and shoving.
The word 'bousculade' is used here to describe a situation of a physical rush or heaving crowd.
La bousculade au marché rend l'achat compliqué.
The crowd at the market makes shopping difficult.
Here, 'bousculade' refers to an unintentional or minor physical contact among people.
Une légère bousculade peut se produire dans une file d'attente.
A slight jostle might occur in a queue.
In this context, 'bousculade' is used to imply a more tumultuous or chaotic situation involving motion or activity.