jolting

UK
/ˈdʒəʊltɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/

Translations

joltingnoun
joltings
pl
The jolting of the train made it difficult to read my book.
Les cahots du train m'ont empêché de lire mon livre.
Additional translations
secousseSurtout pour une secousse soudaine ou un choc brusque.
joltingadjective
more jolting
Comp.
most jolting
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɒltɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
choquantPour un effet de surprise ou de choc.
The jolting news of the company's bankruptcy left everyone in disbelief.
La nouvelle choquante de la faillite de l'entreprise a laissé tout le monde incrédule.
saccadéPour des mouvements brusques, heurtés ou irréguliers.
The jolting ride on the old roller coaster was both thrilling and terrifying.
La montée saccadée sur l'ancienne montagne russe était à la fois grisante et terrifiante.
Additional translations
brusquePeut s'employer pour des mouvements ou des effets abrupts.
joltverb

jolting

Gerund

jolted
Past Simple
jolted
Past Participle
jolting
Gerund
UK
/dʒəʊlt/
US
/dʒoʊlt/
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.
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.
Synonyms
joltgerund / present participle

jolting

Used attributively to describe something that produces or involves a sudden jerky movement or shock.
cahotantPour un mouvement brusque et saccadé.
The truck made a jolting stop at the red light.
Le camion a fait un arrêt cahotant au feu rouge.
Additional translations
secouantAu sens figuré ou physique de choc soudain.

Definitions

joltingnoun
The act or instance of jolting; a sudden rough movement or shock.
The jolting of the train made it difficult to read my book.
joltingadjective
Causing a sudden shock or surprise.
The jolting news of the company's bankruptcy left everyone in disbelief.
Characterized by abrupt or jerky movements.
The jolting ride on the old roller coaster was both thrilling and terrifying.
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.
joltgerund / present participle
Causing a sudden jerky movement or a feeling of shock.
The truck made a jolting stop at the red light.