impulsion

• Nom désignant une force qui pousse quelque chose vers l'avant, ou l'action d'appliquer une force soudaine. Peut aussi désigner une envie soudaine et irrésistible d'agir, ou une influence stimulante.

A noun referring to a force that drives something forward or the act of applying a sudden force.

1. Driving forceB2formal

   A force that propels or urges something forward, either physically or metaphorically.

   impulsion

   • Her speech gave an impulsion to the entire movement.
   • The new policy provided the impulsion needed for economic growth.
   • Under the impulsion of curiosity, he explored the unknown cave.

   Synonymesdriveimpetusimpulsemomentummotivationpushspurstimulusurge

   Antonymesdeterrentdiscouragementrestraint

2. Sudden push or impulseB2formal

   The action of applying a sudden force or urge to something or someone.

   Impulsion (poussée soudaine)

   • The impulsion of the wind knocked the hat off his head.
   • He gave the door a sharp impulsion to open it.
   • A sudden impulsion made him jump into the icy water.

   Synonymesboostimpetusimpulsejoltnudgeprodpushshovethrusturge