shake in French
shake in French is agitation, secouement, secousse — shake means to move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
shake in French
agitation
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
secouement
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
secousse
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
trille
(music) A rapid alternation of a principal tone with another represented on the next degree of the staff above or below it; a trill.
secouer
agiter
serrer
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
se serrer la main
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
What does "shake" mean?
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verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
"Shake the bottle well before opening."
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verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
"She shook her head in disbelief at the news."
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verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
"The accident really shook him up."
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verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
"He finally managed to shake off his cold."
shake in a sentence
- Shake the bottle well before opening.
- The whole building shook during the earthquake.
- She shook her head in disbelief at the news.
- The accident really shook him up.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shake" in French?
"shake" in French is agitation, secouement, secousse. shake means: To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
How do you use "shake" in a sentence?
Example: "Shake the bottle well before opening." In French, "shake" is agitation, secouement, secousse.
Are there other ways to say "shake" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "shake": agitation, secouement, secousse, trille, secouer, agiter.
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