quake

• Nom désignant une secousse et une vibration de la surface terrestre causée par un mouvement souterrain le long d'une faille ou par une activité volcanique.

A noun referring to a shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.

1. EarthquakeB1formal

   A sudden, violent shaking of the ground, typically caused by movement of the Earth's tectonic plates or volcanic activity.

   Tremblement de terre

   • The quake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
   • Residents felt a strong quake early this morning.
   • After the quake, many buildings were damaged.

   Synonymesearthquakeseismshocktemblortremor

• Verbe indiquant une action de tremblement ou de secousse, généralement due à la peur, au froid ou à un impact physique.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaking or trembling, typically due to fear, cold, or physical force.

1. Tremble or shakeB2formal

   To shake or tremble with fast, involuntary movements, often due to fear, cold, or excitement.

   Trembler

   • She quaked with fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • The cold wind made him quake uncontrollably.
   • He quaked with excitement as he opened the gift.

   Synonymespulsatequiverrockshakeshivershuddertremblevibratewobble

   Antonymessettlesteady

2. Seismic vibrationB2formal

   To shake or vibrate due to an earthquake or other geological activity.

   Trembler (sous l'effet d'un séisme)

   • The ground quaked violently during the earthquake.
   • The entire region quaked as the tremor passed.
   • Buildings quaked as the seismic waves traveled through the city.

   Synonymesconvulserockshakeshuddertremblevibrate