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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 car crumpled on impact."
  2. noun A significant effect or influence.
    "The new policy had a major impact on small businesses."
  3. verb To have a significant effect on something.
    "Rising fuel costs impacted every airline that year."
  4. verb To strike or collide with something forcefully.
    "The meteor impacted the desert floor at high speed."

impact in a sentence

  • The car crumpled on impact.
  • The new policy had a major impact on small businesses.
  • Her mentorship had a lasting impact on his career.
  • Rising fuel costs impacted every airline that year.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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 car crumpled on impact." 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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