choc
/ʃɔk/
1.
nounmasculine
impact
collision
Le choc entre les deux voitures a été violent.
The impact between the two cars was violent.
Synonyms:collision, impact
2.
nounmasculine
emotional shock
trauma
a strong upsetting surprise
Apprendre son licenciement a été un choc pour lui.
Hearing about his dismissal was a shock to him.
Synonyms:traumatisme, stupéfaction
3.
nounmasculine
sudden disturbance or major disruption affecting a system (economic, social, thermal, etc.)
clash or confrontation between groups, ideas, or forces
La crise a provoqué un choc économique majeur.
The crisis caused a major economic shock.
Synonyms:perturbation, heurt, conflit
