French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
amortissement
Pronunciation
IPA/amɔʁtisəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounshock absorption
Example
L'amortissement des chocs protège le siège.
Shock absorption protects the seat.
More examples
L'amortissement des secousses rend le trajet plus confortable.
Shock absorption makes the ride more comfortable.
Core concept
A protective system absorbs part of an impact so that less force continues through the object or person.
Common phrases
système d'amortissement
damping system
amortissement des secousses
shock absorption
Similar words
coussin: Soft filling that cushions impacts when sitting or making contact.
rembourrage: Material stuffed into furniture or clothing to absorb shocks and pressure.
Definition in French
Désigne la capacité d'un objet à absorber un choc ou une pression, réduisant les effets ressentis par l'objet ou la personne.
Word origin
Amortissement comes from the French verb amortir, meaning to lessen an effect, with -issement creating the corresponding process noun.
Usage tips
- Amortissement also has a standard financial sense, depreciation or repayment, so context distinguishes it from physical shock reduction.
Other meanings
- cushioningnoun
- dampingnoun
- amortizationnoun
Opposites
- amplificationamplificationnoun
Related words
- amortirdampenverb
- amortisseurshock absorbernoun