This is the 11411th most frequent French word.
remous
"Remous" means "eddies," "whirlpools," or "turmoil" depending on context.
Here, 'remous' is used to describe the disturbance or swirling motion caused in water due to the movement of the boat.
Le bateau avançait lentement, créant des remous dans l'eau calme.
The boat moved slowly, creating ripples in the calm water.
In this sentence, 'remous' metaphorically refers to the agitation or commotion caused within a social group by surprising information.
La nouvelle a causé des remous dans la communauté.
The news caused a stir within the community.
Here, 'remous' is employed figuratively to describe the emotional unrest or inner turmoil experienced by the individual.