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    Frémir (en. To shudder)

    /fʁe.miʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To experience an involuntary shiver due to cold, fear, or an emotion.
    When he heard the strange noise, he began to shudder.
    Lorsqu'il a entendu le bruit étrange, il a commencé à frémir.
    To be shaken by a slight vibration.
    The leaf shivered under the effect of the wind.
    La feuille a frémir sous l'effet du vent.
    To have a sensation of shiver, often linked to a strong emotion.
    She shuddered in anguish while waiting for the results.
    Elle a frémir d'angoisse en attendant les résultats.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'frémir', of onomatopoeic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shudder with horror
    To experience a strong fright.
    frémir d'horreur
    to shudder with pleasure
    To experience great satisfaction or joy.
    frémir de plaisir
    to make shudder
    To provoke a shaking or shiver in someone.
    faire frémir

    Related Words

    shiver
    Feeling of cold or anxiety; a slight shiver.
    frisson
    tremor
    Light and quick movement of a body.
    tremblement

    Slang Meanings

    To be scared.
    He was too scared and began to shudder.
    Il a eu trop peur et a commencé à frémir.
    To be enthusiastic about something.
    She was shuddering with excitement at the thought of the concert.
    Elle frémissait d'excitation à l'idée du concert.