pulse

• Nom désignant le battement rythmique des artères provoqué par les contractions du cœur, perçu par palpation et utilisé pour évaluer l'état de santé ; peut aussi désigner une impulsion brève ou une variation rythmique (physique, électronique).

A noun referring to the rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, often measured to assess health.

1. HeartbeatB1formalmedical

   The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, felt as a beat.

   pouls

   • The nurse checked his pulse to see if it was regular.
   • Her pulse was racing after the long run.
   • A weak pulse can indicate a medical emergency.

   Synonymesbeatpulsationthrob

2. Physics waveB2formalscientific

   A single, short burst of energy or a wave, such as sound, light, or electricity.

   impulsion (physique)

   • The machine emits a short pulse of laser light.
   • Sound travels in pulses through the air.
   • The radar sends out a pulse and measures the echo.

   Synonymesblipburstflashimpulse

3. B1formalbritishculinary

   The edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as beans, lentils, and peas.

   Légumineuses à graines comestibles

   • Lentils and chickpeas are types of pulses.
   • Pulses are a great source of protein and fiber.
   • She added a variety of pulses to the soup for extra nutrition.

   Synonymeslegume

• Verbe désignant un battement ou une pulsation rythmique, ainsi que le fait d'émettre ou d'appliquer quelque chose de manière rythmée et intermittente.

A verb used to indicate the act of beating or throbbing rhythmically, or to transmit or apply something in a rhythmic, intermittent manner.

1. Beat rhythmicallyB2formalmedical

   To beat or throb with a regular rhythm, like the heart.

   battre rythmiquement

   • Blood pulsed through his veins after the workout.
   • The music pulsed through the speakers at the concert.
   • Her heart pulsed rapidly with excitement.

   Synonymesbeatdrumpalpitatepoundpulsatethrobthump

2. Emit in wavesC1formaltechnical

   To emit or send out something in a rhythmic or intermittent manner.

   émettre par impulsions

   • The lighthouse pulsed a beam of light every ten seconds.
   • The machine pulsed a low-frequency sound to detect objects.
   • The laser pulsed energy at precise intervals.