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impulsion

Pronunciation: /ɛ̃.pyl.sjɔ̃/

“impulsion” is a French word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

impulse
impulsion, drive, impetus
electric pulse, momentum

In French

Mouvement ou tendance à se mouvoir qu’un corps donne à un autre par le choc.
Action d’exciter, d’encourager ou de pousser quelqu’un à faire une chose.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin impulsiōnem.

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More French words

impulsable
impulser
impulseur
impulsif
impulsion spécifique
impulsion totale
impulsioniste
impulsionnel

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