No. 8,826 in French
bousculade
A "bousculade" is a jostle, rush, or scramble involving pushing and shoving.
In a sentence
La bousculade au marché rend l'achat compliqué.
The crowd at the market makes shopping difficult.
The word 'bousculade' is used here to describe a situation of a physical rush or heaving crowd.
Une légère bousculade peut se produire dans une file d'attente.
A slight jostle might occur in a queue.
Here, 'bousculade' refers to an unintentional or minor physical contact among people.
Après une bousculade, il est important de vérifier que tout le monde va bien.
After a commotion, it is important to ensure everyone is alright.
In this context, 'bousculade' is used to imply a more tumultuous or chaotic situation involving motion or activity.
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