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• Nom désignant un mouvement rapide de va-et-vient, une boisson à base de lait et de glace mélangés, ou une poignée de main ferme.

A noun referring to a rapid back-and-forth movement, a drink made by blending milk and ice cream, or a firm grip with the hand.

1. Physical tremorA2formal

   A rapid back-and-forth movement, often due to fear, cold, or weakness.

   tremblement

   • She had a shake in her hands from nervousness.
   • The earthquake caused violent shakes in the building.
   • He felt a shake run through his body when he heard the news.

   Synonymesquivershivershuddertremblingtremor

2. Hand movementA1formal

   A firm grip and movement of hands as a greeting or agreement.

   Poignée de main

   • They exchanged a firm shake at the end of the meeting.
   • He sealed the deal with a handshake.
   • The politician offered a shake to everyone in the crowd.

   Synonymesclasphandclasphandgriphandshake

3. A2informalamerican

   A thick, cold drink made by blending milk, fruit, and ice cream.

   Milk-shake

   • I ordered a chocolate shake with my burger.
   • She loves strawberry shakes on hot summer days.
   • The milkshake was so thick it needed a spoon.

   Synonymesfrappemaltmilkshake

4. EarthquakeB1formal

   A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movements.

   tremblement de terre

   • The region experienced a magnitude 6 shake yesterday.
   • After the big shake, buildings were inspected for damage.
   • Rescue teams arrived following the powerful shake.

   Synonymesearthquakequaketemblortremor

• Verbe désignant l'action de mouvoir quelque chose de manière irrégulière ou saccadée, ou de provoquer un tremblement.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something irregularly or causing it to tremble.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move rapidly back and forthA1formal

   To cause something to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down.

   secouer

   • The earthquake shook the entire building.
   • She shook the bottle before opening it.
   • The wind shook the trees violently.

   Synonymesagitatejogglejoltquiverrockshuddertremblevibratewagglewiggle

2. Tremble from emotion or fearA2formal

   To tremble uncontrollably, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion.

   Trembler (de peur ou d'émotion)

   • He was shaking with fear during the storm.
   • She shook with laughter at the joke.
   • His hands shook as he held the microphone.

   Synonymesquakequivershivershuddertremble

   Antonymescalmcomposesettlesteady

3. Shake handsA1formal

   To clasp and move someone's hand up and down as a greeting or agreement.

   serrer la main

   • They shook hands after the deal was signed.
   • Please shake hands with everyone in the group.
   • He shook my hand firmly and smiled.

   Synonymespump

4. Disturb or upsetB2informal

   To cause someone to feel shocked, upset, or disturbed.

   Ébranler, bouleverser

   • The news really shook him to the core.
   • Nothing can shake her confidence.
   • The scandal shook the entire company.

   Synonymesagitatediscomposedisconcertdistressdisturbflusterperturbrattleshockunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

Variantes phrasalshake offshake up