Summary
to shock {verb}
secouer · abasourdir · choquer · consterner · stupéfier
English-French translation for "shock"
"shock" French translation
shock {noun}
They report experiencing a form of culture shock when they begin their working life.
For Malaysia, the fact that the tsunami had affected us came as a national shock.
The woman, who managed to hide during the attack, was later treated for shock.
Rather, there may be a shock but this will not affect just one Member State.
The neck is therefore the part most vulnerable to damage due to mechanical shock.
to shock {verb}
to shock {vb} (also: to jiggle, to jolt, to agitate, to shake)
The world was shocked by the undersea earthquake that struck the Indian Ocean region.
This crime of honour profoundly shocked the entire country.
We were all shocked by the graphic images of the devastation that occurred as a result of the floods in the Saguenay and Winnipeg.
In the current phase, the changes are so rapid that before they can adjust to some shocks, they are dislocated by others.
``My husband was shocked.
to shock {vb} (also: to appal, to dismay, to stun, to stupefy)
to shock {vb} (also: to appal)
This contradiction should raise fundamental questions and shock every conscience.
Schengen has the kind of totalitarian features which would shock any democrat.
Ideas that “offend, shock, or disturb” are protected under the right of freedom of expression.
Article 10 (1) also comprises expressions that may shock, offend or disturb.
I will not give any details but I will shock and surprise members by indicating that I am not perfect.
to shock {vb} (also: to appal, to baffle, to dismay)
The shocking news is that global hunger increased yet again this year.
We were shocked and dismayed as we learned of the events unfolding in Kosovo yesterday.
The shocking news is that hunger has increased yet again this year.
Last weekend, we were all shocked and dismayed over the deaths of innocent Israeli civilians.
Security Council members, quite properly, were shocked and distressed by what we were told.
to shock {vb} (also: to appal, to astound, to amaze, to dismay)
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to have an opportunity to address again an issue that should come as a real shock to most Canadians.
It is shocking to hear where the government spent this money.
According to United Nations data, the effects of these arms on civilian populations are shocking.
It is truly an honour and somewhat shocking to be speaking on two substantial justice bills on two consecutive days.
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "shock":
© Princeton Universitytraumatize · traumatise · floor · ball over · blow out of the water · take aback · offend · scandalize · scandalise · appal · appall · outrage · electric shock · electrical shock · impact · shock absorber · cushion · blow · jolt · jar
Usage examples
Usage examples for "shock" in French
Similar words
shite · shitfaced · shithead · shitloads · shitty · shiver · shivering · shivers · shivery · shoal · shock · shocked · shocker · shocking · shockingly · shockproof · shoddiness · shoddy · shoe · shoe-polish · shoebrush
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