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shake verb

  /ˈʃeɪk/
  • (transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  • (transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
secouer, agiter
  • (transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
  • (transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
  • (intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.
secouer
  • (intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
serrer, se serrer la main

shake noun

  /ˈʃeɪk/
  • The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
agitation, secouement, secousse

shaking

secouage
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