No. 907 in French
choc
Shock.
In a sentence
Le choc a causé des dommages importants à la voiture.
The crash caused significant damage to the car.
In this sentence, 'choc' is used to denote a physical impact or collision.
Elle a ressenti un choc émotionnel en apprenant la nouvelle.
She felt an emotional shock upon hearing the news.
Here, 'choc' refers to an emotional reaction to surprising or upsetting information.
La montée soudaine des prix a été un terrible choc pour les consommateurs.
The sudden increase in prices was a terrible shock for the consumers.
In this context, 'choc' symbolizes a surprising and impactful effect or outcome.
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