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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
noun
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
secouement
noun
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
secousse
noun
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
trille
noun
(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
verb
agiter
verb
serrer
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
se serrer la main
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.

What does "shake" mean?

  1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
    "Shake the bottle well before opening."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
    "The accident really shook him up."
  4. 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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