This is the 10035th most frequent French word.
glissement
Sliding or slipping.
The word 'glissement' refers to the sliding motion of earth or rocks in this context, describing a natural phenomenon.
Le glissement de terrain a causé des dégâts importants.
The landslide caused significant damage.
Here, 'glissement' metaphorically describes a gradual change or transition in political perspectives or attitudes.
Un glissement dans la politique peut entraîner des changements importants.
A shift in politics can lead to significant changes.
In this sentence, 'glissement' describes the actual movement or sliding action of the ball.