jostle in French
jostle in French is bousculade, cohue, bousculer — jostle means to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
jostle in French
bousculade
The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
cohue
The action of a jostling crowd.
bousculer
What does "jostle" mean?
-
verb To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
"Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train."
-
verb To compete or struggle with others to get or achieve something.
"The candidates jostled for position in the polls."
-
noun A rough push or shove, or the general shoving of a crowd.
"There was a bit of jostle getting off the bus."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
jostle in a sentence
- Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train.
- He was jostled by the crowd surging toward the stage.
- The candidates jostled for position in the polls.
- Reporters jostled for the best spot to snap a photo.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jostle" in French?
"jostle" in French is bousculade, cohue, bousculer. jostle means: To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
How do you use "jostle" in a sentence?
Example: "Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train." In French, "jostle" is bousculade, cohue, bousculer.
Are there other ways to say "jostle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "jostle": bousculade, cohue, bousculer.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.