English–French
“impulse” in French
How to say “impulse” in French
“Impulse” in French is pulsion.
A force rising inside the mind and driving an action that feels difficult to resist.
Example sentences with pulsion
Elle a lutté contre sa pulsion d'acheter ce manteau.
She fought against her impulse to buy that coat.
Tips for using pulsion
- Pulsion usually concerns a psychological drive, whereas impulsion more often names impetus, influence, or a motivating push in broader contexts.
Other French words for “impulse”
J'ai ressenti une impulsion d'appeler ma mère.
I felt an impulse to call my mother.