impulse

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    a sudden strong urge to do something; a sudden electrical signal in a nerve
    fr: impulsion; impulsion électrique
  2. verb
    to push or drive something; to cause to move
    fr: pousser; impulser

examples

  1. He acted on impulse.

    Il a agi par impulsion.

  2. The wind impelled the boat.

    Le vent a poussé le bateau.