This is the 11692nd most frequent French word.
secousse
"Secousse" means "jolt" or "shake" in English.
Here, 'secousse' refers to a physical tremor or shaking, often caused by an earthquake.
La secousse s'est fait sentir à des kilomètres.
The tremor was felt for miles.
In this sentence, 'secousse' is used to indicate a deliberate shake or jolt applied to the tree.
Les enfants donnèrent une secousse à l'arbre pour faire tomber les fruits.
The children shook the tree to cause the fruits to fall.
Here, 'secousse' metaphorically describes a significant or sudden impact or disruption within a community.