jolted

• Décrit un état de choc, de surprise ou de mouvement soudain, souvent provoqué par un impact physique ou émotionnel.

Describes a state of being shocked, surprised, or moved suddenly, often by a physical or emotional impact.

1. Shocked or surprisedB2informal

   Feeling a sudden shock, surprise, or disturbance.

   secoué, choqué

   • She was jolted by the unexpected news.
   • He felt jolted after the loud bang.
   • The audience was jolted by the plot twist.

   Synonymesastonisheddumbfoundedflabbergastedshockedstartledstunnedsurprised

2. Physically shakenB2formal

   Having been moved or shaken abruptly, often due to a sudden impact.

   secoué physiquement

   • The passengers were jolted when the bus hit a pothole.
   • He was jolted awake by the alarm.
   • The earthquake left everyone jolted and disoriented.

   Synonymesbuffetedrattledshaken

   Antonymescalmsettledsteadystill

• 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