surge

• Nom désignant un mouvement soudain et puissant vers l'avant, une augmentation brutale ou un afflux, souvent utilisé dans le contexte des vagues, de l'électricité, des émotions ou d'une foule.

A noun referring to a sudden, powerful forward movement, increase, or rush, often used in contexts of waves, electricity, emotions, or crowds.

1. Sudden increaseB2formal

   A sudden and powerful forward movement or increase in something.

   Pic, afflux soudain

   • There was a surge in demand for electric cars last year.
   • The company experienced a surge in sales after the new product launch.
   • A surge of tourists visited the city during the festival.

   Synonymesboostescalationgrowthincreasejumpleaprisespurtswellupsurge

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedropfallplunge

2. Electrical surgeB2formaltechnical

   A sudden increase in electrical power or voltage.

   Surtension électrique

   • A power surge damaged my computer.
   • The surge protector saved the equipment from damage.
   • Lightning caused a surge in the electrical grid.

   Synonymesspiketransient

3. Emotional surgeB2informal

   A sudden strong feeling or emotion.

   Montée émotionnelle

   • He felt a surge of anger when he heard the news.
   • A surge of excitement ran through the crowd.
   • She experienced a surge of relief after the exam.

   Synonymesburstfloodoutburstrushupsurgewave

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un mouvement soudain et puissant vers l'avant ou vers le haut, souvent en parlant de vagues, d'émotions ou de quantités.

A verb used to describe a sudden, powerful forward or upward movement, often in reference to waves, emotions, or quantities.

1. B2formal

   To increase suddenly and powerfully, often in a short period of time.

   augmenter soudainement

   • The stock market surged after the announcement.
   • Demand for the product surged during the holiday season.
   • Prices surged due to supply chain disruptions.

   Synonymesescalatejumpleaprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarspike

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasedipdropdwindlefallplungesink

2. Move forward powerfullyB2formal

   To move forward with great force or speed, like a wave or crowd.

   Se précipiter en avant

   • The crowd surged toward the stage when the band appeared.
   • Water surged over the dam during the storm.
   • The army surged across the border.

   Synonymeschargeplungerushstampedesweep

   Antonymesebbrecederetreatwithdraw

3. Feel a sudden emotionB2informal

   To experience a sudden and strong feeling or emotion.

   Ressentir une émotion soudaine

   • A feeling of hope surged through her.
   • Anger surged within him when he heard the news.
   • Joy surged in his heart as he saw his family.

   Synonymesfloodoverwhelmrushsweep overwell up