choc

/ʃɔk/
1.
nounmasculine

impact

collision

Le choc entre les deux voitures a été violent.

The impact between the two cars was violent.

2.
nounmasculine

emotional shock

trauma

a strong upsetting surprise

Apprendre son licenciement a été un choc pour lui.

Hearing about his dismissal was a shock to him.

3.
nounmasculine

sudden disturbance or major disruption affecting a system (economic, social, thermal, etc.)

clash or confrontation between groups, ideas, or forces

La crise a provoqué un choc économique majeur.

The crisis caused a major economic shock.