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aftershock

UK
/ˈɑːftəʃɒk/
US
/ˈæftərʃɑk/

Translations

aftershocknoun
aftershocks
pl
UK
/ˈɑːftəʃɒk/
US
/ˈæftərʃɑk/
répliqueTerme de sismologie.
The city was still recovering from the aftershock that hit two days after the major earthquake.
La ville se remettait encore de la réplique qui a frappé deux jours après le séisme principal.
contrecoupAu sens figuré : conséquence ou effet retardé d’un événement.
The economic aftershock of the financial crisis was felt for years.
Le contrecoup économique de la crise financière s’est fait sentir pendant des années.
Additional translations
répercussionAu sens figuré, plus général et moins marqué que contrecoup.
Synonyms
repercussion
result
consequence
fallout
aftereffect
aftershockadjective
UK
/ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/
US
/ˈæf.tɚ.ʃɑːk/
Used attributively to qualify nouns related to an aftershock.
Additional translations
de répliqueTournure spécialisée en sismologie ; plus naturel en français avec un nom complémentaire.
Synonyms
post-shock
postseismic
secondary
residual
lingering
aftershock-related
subsequent
following

Definitions

aftershocknoun
A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
The city was still recovering from the aftershock that hit two days after the major earthquake.
A delayed effect or reaction following an initial event or situation.
The economic aftershock of the financial crisis was felt for years.
aftershockadjective
Relating to or occurring during an aftershock or as a consequence of one.
Researchers analyzed the aftershock sequence to understand the region's seismic risks.
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