jolt

• Nom désignant une secousse soudaine et brusque, ou un mouvement brusque et saccadé, ainsi qu'une commotion ou un choc violent.

A noun referring to a sudden, sharp impact or an abrupt, spasmodic movement.

1. Sudden jarring impactB1formal

   A strong, sudden, and often unpleasant physical shock or bump, typically felt as a shake or jerk.

   Secousse brutale

   • The car came to a halt with a jolt.
   • He felt a sharp jolt as the train stopped abruptly.
   • The earthquake gave a sudden jolt to the building.

   Synonymesbumpimpactjarjerkjouncelurchshakeshockstart

2. Abrupt spasmodic movementB2formalmedical

   A quick, involuntary, and usually irregular movement or twitch of the body or a part of it.

   secousse brusque

   • A muscle jolt made his leg kick involuntarily.
   • She woke from sleep with a sudden jolt.
   • The patient experienced a jolt in his arm during the procedure.

   Synonymesjerkjumpspasmstarttwitch

3. Sudden surprise or shockB1informal

   A sudden, often unpleasant surprise or emotional shock that startles or disturbs.

   Sursaut de surprise ou choc émotionnel

   • The news gave me a jolt.
   • He received a jolt when he saw the bill.
   • The unexpected question produced a jolt of anxiety.

   Synonymesblowbombshelldisturbanceshockstartsurprise

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassurance

• Verbe désignant une secousse soudaine ou une commotion, tant physique qu'émotionnelle.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or shock, either physically or emotionally.

1. Move with a sudden jerkB1formal

   To move or cause to move with a sudden, sharp, and often rough motion.

   Secouer d'un mouvement brusque

   • The train jolted as it came to a sudden stop.
   • He jolted forward when the car hit a pothole.
   • The earthquake jolted the entire building.

   Synonymesbumpconcussjarjerkjouncelurchrockshakeshockstart

2. Disturb composureB2formal

   To shock or surprise someone, often causing a sudden mental or emotional reaction.

   Ébranler, secouer (au sens émotionnel)

   • The news of the accident jolted her out of her calm.
   • His sudden outburst jolted everyone in the room.
   • The unexpected question jolted him into silence.

   Synonymesagitatedisturbjarshakeshockstartlestunsurprise

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe