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shock in French

shock in French is choc, choc émotionnel, choquer — shock means a sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

shock in French

choc
noun
choc
noun
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
choc émotionnel
noun
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
choquer
verb
(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

What does "shock" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
    "The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team."
  2. noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
    "He got a shock from the faulty socket."
  3. noun A life-threatening medical state in which the body can't circulate enough blood and oxygen.
    "Paramedics treated her for shock at the scene."
  4. verb To surprise or upset someone strongly, or to offend their sense of decency.
    "The graphic footage shocked viewers around the world."

shock in a sentence

  • The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team.
  • He was still in shock an hour after the accident.
  • He got a shock from the faulty socket.
  • Paramedics treated her for shock at the scene.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shock" in French?

"shock" in French is choc, choc émotionnel, choquer. shock means: A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

How do you use "shock" in a sentence?

Example: "The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team." In French, "shock" is choc, choc émotionnel, choquer.

Are there other ways to say "shock" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shock": choc, choc émotionnel, choquer.

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