No. 11,692 in French
secousse
"Secousse" means "jolt" or "shake" in English.
In a sentence
La secousse s'est fait sentir à des kilomètres.
The tremor was felt for miles.
Here, 'secousse' refers to a physical tremor or shaking, often caused by an earthquake.
Les enfants donnèrent une secousse à l'arbre pour faire tomber les fruits.
The children shook the tree to cause the fruits to fall.
In this sentence, 'secousse' is used to indicate a deliberate shake or jolt applied to the tree.
Son annonce a créé une secousse dans la communauté.
His announcement caused a stir in the community.
Here, 'secousse' metaphorically describes a significant or sudden impact or disruption within a community.
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