shock in French
shock in French is choc, choc émotionnel, choquer — shock means a sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
shock in French
choc
choc
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
choc émotionnel
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
choquer
(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
What does "shock" mean?
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noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
"The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team."
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noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
"He got a shock from the faulty socket."
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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."
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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.
Similar words in French
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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