ground·swell (ground sw l )n. 1. A sudden gathering of force, as of public opinion: a groundswell of antiwar sentiment. 2. A broad deep undulation of the ocean, often caused by a distant storm or an earthquake. |
groundswell [ˈgraʊndˌswɛl]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water
2. a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed a groundswell of discontent
Translations
groundswell [ˈgraʊndswɛl] n [support] → lame f de fond, vague f de fond
the groundswell of opinion against reform
BUT l'opinion publique qui est massivement contre la réforme.
ground-to-air [ˌgraʊndtəˈɛər] modif → sol-air inv ground-to-air missile
ground-to-air missile [ˌgraʊndtəɛərˈmɪsaɪl] n → missile m sol-air
ground-to-ground [ˌgraʊndtəˈgraʊnd] adj → sol-sol inv
ground troops npl → armée f de terre
the groundswell of opinion against reform
BUT l'opinion publique qui est massivement contre la réforme.
ground-to-air [ˌgraʊndtəˈɛər] modif → sol-air inv ground-to-air missile
ground-to-air missile [ˌgraʊndtəɛərˈmɪsaɪl] n → missile m sol-air
ground-to-ground [ˌgraʊndtəˈgraʊnd] adj → sol-sol inv
ground troops npl → armée f de terre
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