shaking

• Nom désignant une action ou un mouvement par lequel quelque chose se déplace rapidement et de manière instable de haut en bas ou d'un côté à l'autre, ou l'état qui en résulte.

A noun referring to the act or motion of moving something up and down or back and forth with quick, unsteady movements.

indénombrable

1. Act of moving rapidlyB1formal

   The action of causing something to move up and down or back and forth with quick, repeated movements.

   secouement

   • The shaking of the bottle mixed the ingredients thoroughly.
   • He felt the shaking of the train as it passed over the tracks.
   • The shaking of the tree brought down all the ripe apples.

   Synonymesagitationoscillationquiveringshudderingtremblingtremorvibration

2. Unsteady motionB1formal

   A trembling or quivering motion, often due to cold, fear, or weakness.

   Tremblement

   • She couldn't control the shaking in her hands from the cold.
   • The shaking of his voice betrayed his nervousness.
   • The old man's shaking made it difficult for him to hold the cup.

   Synonymesagitationoscillationquiverquiveringshivershuddertremblingtremorvibration

   Antonymescalmcomposurestabilitysteadinessstillness

• 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