shaken

• Décrit un état de bouleversement émotionnel ou physique, de choc ou d'instabilité.

Describes a state of being emotionally or physically disturbed, shocked, or unsettled.

1. Emotionally disturbedB2formal

   Feeling shocked, upset, or disturbed by a sudden event or experience.

   Ébranlé (émotionnellement)

   • She was visibly shaken after the accident.
   • He looked shaken by the news of the layoffs.
   • The witness was too shaken to speak clearly.

   Synonymesagitateddisconcerteddistresseddisturbedrattledshockedunnervedunsettledupset

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedunperturbedunruffled

2. Physically agitatedB1formal

   Having been physically moved or vibrated, often referring to a container or substance.

   Secoué (physiquement)

   • The shaken bottle of soda exploded when opened.
   • The shaken cocktail was poured into a glass.
   • The shaken box contained fragile items.

   Synonymesagitatedjoltedstirred

   Antonymescalmsettledstill

• 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