impact

• Nom désignant l'effet, l'influence ou la force de l'action d'un objet sur un autre, ainsi que le choc physique ou la conséquence marquante.

A noun referring to the effect, influence, or force of one thing hitting or affecting another.

1. Physical collisionB1formal

   The action of one object striking forcefully against another.

   Impact (collision physique)

   • The impact of the car crash shattered the windshield.
   • The meteorite made a huge impact on the ground.
   • The impact of the hammer on the nail was precise.

   Synonymesbumpcollisioncontactcrashhitimpingementjoltshocksmashstrike

2. Strong effect or influenceB1formal

   A powerful effect that something has on a situation, person, or thing.

   impact

   • The new policy had a significant impact on the economy.
   • Her speech made a lasting impact on the audience.
   • The impact of social media on teenagers is widely discussed.

   Synonymesbearingconsequenceeffectimportanceimpressionimprintinfluencemarkrepercussionresonancesignificanceweight

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'avoir un effet fort ou une influence sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent de manière négative ou notable.

A verb used to indicate the act of having a strong effect or influence on someone or something.

1. To have a strong effectB2formal

   To have a powerful or significant effect on someone or something.

   Avoir un fort impact

   • The new policy will impact small businesses the most.
   • Climate change impacts ecosystems around the world.
   • Her speech deeply impacted the audience.

   Synonymesaffectalterchangeinfluencemodifyshapeswaytransform

2. To hit or strikeB2formal

   To hit something with force.

   Frapper, heurter

   • The meteor impacted the Earth's surface with great force.
   • The car impacted the barrier at high speed.
   • The bullet impacted the target precisely.

   Synonymesbangcollidecrashhitramslamsmashstrike