ébrouer

Senses

1. 1.

   to shake oneself

   to shake one's body vigorously, as an animal does after getting wet or to remove dust

Examples

• "Le chien s'ébroue après avoir nagé dans la rivière."

  The dog shakes itself after swimming in the river.

• "En sortant de la piscine, elle s'ébroue pour se sécher."

  Coming out of the pool, she shakes herself to dry off.

Usage

Reflexive verb (s'ébrouer). Primarily used for animals shaking water or dust from their bodies, though it can be used humorously for people. Somewhat literary or playful in tone.