No. 11,775 in French
soubresaut
A sudden jump or jolt; a leap.
In a sentence
Le cheval fit un soubresaut lorsqu'il entendit un bruit soudain.
The horse made a jump when it heard a sudden noise.
Here, 'soubresaut' refers to a physical leap or jump made by a horse, illustrating its emotional reaction to surprise or fear.
L'économie a connu un soubresaut inattendu le mois dernier.
The economy experienced an unexpected jolt last month.
Here, 'soubresaut' metaphorically describes a sudden change or disturbance in the economy, showcasing its figurative application.
Un soudain soubresaut de colère traversa son visage.
A sudden jolt of anger crossed their face.
In this case, 'soubresaut' symbolizes a sudden and brief emotional reaction, emphasizing its flexibility in expressing intensity or abruptness in feelings.
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