ébranlement

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French

Etymology

From ébranler (“to shake; to rattle”) +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.bʁɑ̃l.mɑ̃/
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Noun

ébranlement m (plural ébranlements)

  1. shaking
  2. shock
  3. weakening, wavering
    • 1640, Pierre Corneille, Horace, act I, scene I:
      L’ébranlement sied bien aux plus fermes courages
      To waver is fitting for those of firmest courage

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