struck

• Adjectif décrivant l'état d'une personne fortement émue ou sous le choc d'un impact physique.

An adjective describing a state of being affected or overwhelmed by a strong emotion or physical impact.

1. Affected by something overwhelmingB2formal

   Overcome or deeply affected by a strong emotion, condition, or event.

   Frappé, bouleversé

   • She was struck with grief after hearing the news.
   • He was struck by the beauty of the sunset.
   • The community was struck by a wave of sadness.

   Synonymesaffectedafflictedhitmovedovercomesmittentouched

   Antonymesindifferentunaffectedunmoved

• Verbe désignant un coup fort, l'arrêt du travail en signe de protestation, ou le fait de venir soudainement à l'esprit.

A verb used to indicate hitting forcefully, stopping work in protest, or suddenly coming to mind.

verbe irrégulier

1. Hit forcefullyA2formal

   To deliver a blow or hit something with force.

   Frapper avec force

   • He struck the ball with great power.
   • Lightning struck the tall tree during the storm.
   • She struck the table with her fist in anger.

   Synonymesbangbatterbeatbeltboxcloutcuffhitknockpoundpummelpunchrapslugsmiteswattapthrashthumpwhack

2. Stop working (labor action)B1formal

   Workers collectively refuse to work until their demands are met.

   faire grève

   • The factory workers went on strike for better wages.
   • Teachers struck over pay cuts.
   • The pilots threatened to strike next week.

   Synonymeswalk out

   Antonymeswork

3. Come to mind suddenlyB2informal

   An idea or thought suddenly occurs to someone.

   venir à l'esprit

   • It suddenly struck me that I forgot my keys.
   • The solution struck him while he was showering.
   • A brilliant idea struck her during the meeting.

   Synonymescome tohitspring to mind

4. Ignite or lightA2formal

   To produce a flame by rubbing a match or similar object.

   Frotter une allumette pour l'enflammer

   • He struck a match to light the candle.
   • She struck the lighter to start the fire.
   • Strike a match and we'll begin the campfire.

   Synonymesignitekindlelight

Variantes phrasalstrike downstrike offstrike outstrike up