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jolt

UK
/dʒəʊlt/
US
/dʒoʊlt/

Translations

joltnoun
jolts
pl
UK
/dʒəʊlt/
US
/dʒoʊlt/
The jolt from the earthquake knocked books off the shelves.
La secousse du tremblement de terre a fait tomber des livres des étagères.
chocSensation soudaine de surprise ou de choc.
The news of his promotion gave him a jolt of excitement.
La nouvelle de sa promotion lui a donné un choc d'excitation.
Additional translations
rasadeSens familier, pour une petite quantité d’alcool.
Synonyms
jolt
startle
surge
jar
bump
shock
joltverb
jolted
Past Simple
jolted
Past Participle
jolting
Gerund
UK
/dʒəʊlt/
US
/dʒoʊlt/
secouerAu sens de surprendre vivement ou de provoquer une réaction.
The unexpected news jolted him into making a decision.
La nouvelle inattendue l'a secoué au point de lui faire prendre une décision.
cahoterPour un véhicule ou un mouvement brusque et saccadé.
The bus jolted forward, causing the passengers to grab onto their seats.
L'autobus a cahoté vers l'avant, obligeant les passagers à se cramponner à leurs sièges.
Synonyms
bounce
sudden movement
shock
startle
jar
jolt
shake

Definitions

joltnoun
A sudden, sharp movement or shock.
The jolt from the earthquake knocked books off the shelves.
A sudden feeling of surprise or shock.
The news of his promotion gave him a jolt of excitement.
A small amount of something, especially a drink of liquor.
He took a quick jolt of whiskey to calm his nerves.
joltverb
To move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.
The bus jolted forward, causing the passengers to grab onto their seats.
To shock or surprise someone, often in a way that prompts action or change.
The unexpected news jolted him into making a decision.
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