choquer
French → English
(physical) To clash: to strike or bump into something with force, often producing a sound
Ils ont choqué leurs verres de cristal avant de porter un toast à la mariée.
(English) They clinked their crystal glasses before making a toast to the bride.
Le navire risque de briser la barque s'il vient à la choquer violemment dans le port.
(English) The ship risks smashing the small boat if it happens to strike it violently in the harbor.
(social) To offend: to cause surprise, upset, or moral outrage in someone; to scandalize
Son comportement impoli risque de choquer les invités lors de la cérémonie officielle.
(English) His rude behavior risks offending the guests during the official ceremony.
Cette décision brutale choque le bon sens et la bienséance élémentaire de l'assemblée.
(English) This brutal decision shocks common sense and the basic propriety of the assembly.
Entry ID: fr:en:choquer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary