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impact in French

impact in French is impact, collision, choc — impact means the force of one object striking another; a collision.

impact in French

impact
noun
The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
collision
noun
The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
choc
noun
The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
impact
noun
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
affecter
verb
(transitive) To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.
toucher
verb
(transitive) To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.

What does "impact" mean?

  1. noun The force of one object striking another; a collision.
    "The bike helmet absorbed most of the impact when she fell."
  2. noun A significant effect or influence.
    "Social media has had a huge impact on how young people communicate."
  3. verb To have a significant effect on something.
    "Bad weather can impact the number of visitors who come to the park."
  4. verb To strike or collide with something forcefully.
    "The ball impacted the wall with a loud thud and bounced back."
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impact in a sentence

  • The bike helmet absorbed most of the impact when she fell.
  • Glass shattered on impact with the hard stone floor.
  • Social media has had a huge impact on how young people communicate.
  • The new policy had a major impact on small businesses.

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What is "impact" in French?
"impact" in French is impact, collision, choc. impact means: The force of one object striking another; a collision.
How do you use "impact" in a sentence?
Example: "The bike helmet absorbed most of the impact when she fell." In French, "impact" is impact, collision, choc.
Are there other ways to say "impact" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "impact": impact, collision, choc, affecter, toucher.
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