jounce

• Nom désignant un à-coup ou un choc soudain, souvent utilisé pour décrire un mouvement de rebondissement brusque ou une secousse violente.

A noun referring to a sudden jarring impact or jolt, often used to describe a sharp, bouncing motion.

1. A sudden joltB2formal

   A sudden, sharp bouncing or jarring motion, often experienced while traveling on a rough surface.

   Secousse brusque

   • The jounce of the old truck made the ride uncomfortable.
   • Each jounce sent a shock through the suspension system.
   • We felt a strong jounce when the wheel hit the pothole.
   • The road was full of jounces that rattled the cargo.

   Synonymesbouncebumpjarjerkjoltlurchshock

• Verbe désuet signifiant secouer ou ballotter, en particulier dans un véhicule ou lors d'un déplacement sur une surface inégale.

An obsolete verb meaning to jolt or bounce, especially in a vehicle or while moving roughly.

1. Bounce or joltC2formal

   To move up and down repeatedly, especially in a rough or bumpy manner.

   Cahoter, secouer

   • The old car jounced along the unpaved road.
   • The passengers jounced in their seats as the bus hit a pothole.
   • The cart jounced over the rocky terrain.

   Synonymesbouncebumpjarjerkjigglejogglejoltjostlerockshake

   Antonymescalmglidesettlesoothe