l'élan
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. momentum
La passion de Clara donne un élan incroyable à son projet.Clara's passion gives incredible momentum to her project.
b. impetus
Les chiffres de vente ont été l’élan dont l’équipe avait besoin pour étendre ses activités.The sales numbers were the impetus the team needed to expand operations.
a. run-up
Pour les gymnastes, l'élan avant un saut doit être parfaitement synchronisé.For gymnasts, the run-up to a vault must be timed perfectly.
a. surge
Quand la jeune fille a ouvert le cadeau, un élan de joie l'a submergée.When the little girl opened the gift, a surge of joy overwhelmed her.
b. rush
Sophie a ressenti un élan d'émotion en lisant la lettre de Joachim.Sophie felt a rush of emotion when she read Joachim's letter.
c. burst
Les fans ont été pris d'un élan de colère lorsque leur équipe a perdu le championnat.The fans exploded in a burst of anger when their team lost the championship.
a. elk
Les campeurs ont vu un élan traverser la forêt à l’aube.The campers saw an elk crossing the forest at dawn.
b. moose
Il y a un élan dans les bois sur le bord de la route.There is a moose in the woods by the side of the road.
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