English–French

“jolt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/subʁəso/

Example

On a senti un soubresaut dans le train au départ.

We felt a jolt on the train as it pulled away.

Illustration for soubresaut (jolt)

How to say “jolt” in French

“Jolt” in French is soubresaut.

A brief, localized jolt makes something bounce once before settling.

Full entry for soubresaut: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with soubresaut

Le moteur a donné un soubresaut avant de s'arrêter.

The engine gave a jolt before stopping.

Tips for using soubresaut

  • Soubresaut is masculine, so the usual form is un soubresaut, not une soubresaut.

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