English–French
“shock” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃoke/
Example
Sa remarque a choqué tout le monde.
His remark shocked everyone.
How to say “shock” in French
“Shock” in French is choquer.
A sudden blow lands on a person or their feelings, whether caused by contact, words, or a sight.
Example sentences with choquer
La scène violente du film a choqué les voisins.
The violent scene in the film shocked the neighbors.
Tips for using choquer
- Choquer takes a direct object for the person affected, as in choquer quelqu'un, rather than a preposition before that person.