ground swell

• Mouvement soudain et de grande ampleur de l'opinion publique, d'un sentiment ou d'un soutien en faveur de quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans un contexte politique ou social.

A sudden and widespread increase in public opinion, feeling, or support for something, often used in political or social contexts.

1. Growing public opinionC1formal

   A sudden and widespread increase in public feeling or opinion about a particular issue.

   mouvement d'opinion

   • There is a ground swell of support for the new environmental policy.
   • A ground swell of protest arose after the controversial decision.
   • The politician was surprised by the ground swell of opposition to his proposal.

2. Large waveC1formal

   A large, heavy wave that rises slowly and moves across the ocean, often caused by an earthquake or storm.

   houle

   • The sailors prepared for the ground swell approaching from the south.
   • A powerful ground swell rocked the small fishing boat.
   • The surfer waited for the perfect ground swell to ride.