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shaken

/ˈʃeɪkən/

shaken down

shaken off

shaken out

shaken up

Translations

shakenpast participle

/ˈʃeɪ.kən/

Past participle of 'shake' used attributively.

secouéParticipe passé adjectival ; déplacé par des secousses.

The shaken mixture was strained into a chilled glass.

Le mélange secoué a été filtré dans un verre refroidi.

Synonyms

shakenadjective

more shaken

Comp.

most shaken

Super.

/ˈʃeɪ.kən/

bouleverséÉtat émotionnellement perturbé, choqué.

After hearing the bad news, she was visibly shaken and needed some time alone.

Après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle, elle était visiblement bouleversée et a eu besoin d’un moment seule.

secouéQui a subi un mouvement vigoureux ; usage courant aussi au sens figuré.

The shaken bottle of soda exploded when opened.

La bouteille de soda secouée a explosé à l’ouverture.

Additional translations

ébranléSurtout au sens moral ou psychologique, plus littéraire.

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shakeverb

shaken

Past Participle

shook

Past Simple

shaken

Past Participle

shaking

Gerund

/ʃeɪk/

secouer

The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.

Le tremblement de terre a fait violemment secouer le sol.

trembler

She began to shake with fear when she heard the loud noise.

Elle s’est mise à trembler de peur lorsqu’elle a entendu le bruit fort.

bouleverserSens figuré.

The news of the accident really shook him.

La nouvelle de l’accident l’a vraiment bouleversé.

se débarrasser deDans la construction verbale « shake off ».

He tried to shake off the bad reputation he had gained.

Il a essayé de se débarrasser de la mauvaise réputation qu’il s’était faite.

serrer la main

They shook hands to seal the deal.

Ils se sont serré la main pour conclure l’accord.

Additional translations

secouerPour mélanger un liquide.

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Definitions

shakenpast participle

That has been shaken; having been subjected to vigorous movement.

The shaken mixture was strained into a chilled glass.

shakenadjective

Disturbed or upset emotionally.

After hearing the bad news, she was visibly shaken and needed some time alone.

Physically moved or agitated.

The shaken bottle of soda exploded when opened.

shakeverb

to move or cause to move back and forth or up and down with quick, short movements.

The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.

to tremble or quiver, typically as a result of fear, cold, or excitement.

She began to shake with fear when she heard the loud noise.

to grasp and move something up and down or back and forth in order to mix or agitate its contents.

Please shake the bottle well before opening it.

to cause to feel upset or disturbed.

The news of the accident really shook him.

to get rid of or free oneself from something.

He tried to shake off the bad reputation he had gained.

To clasp (someone's hand) briefly, usually as a greeting, farewell, or to confirm agreement.

They shook hands to seal the deal.