Frisson (en. Thrill)

fʁi.sɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lively and fleeting sensation, often linked to a strong emotion.

I felt a thrill while listening to that beautiful music.

J'ai ressenti un frisson en écoutant cette magnifique musique.

State of trembling caused by fear or excitement.

A shiver of anxiety ran through me when I heard that noise.

Un frisson d'angoisse m'a parcouru lorsque j'ai entendu ce bruit.

From the Latin 'frictio', meaning friction or movement.

thrill of pleasure

Intense sensation of joy or excitement.

frisson de plaisir

to have chills

To feel a strong emotion,

avoir des frissons

shivering

The action of shivering.

frissonnement

shivering

That causes shivers.

frissonnant

to shiver

To be plagued by shivers.

frisonner

Exciting sensation during a romantic moment.

The look he gave me sent a chill down my spine.

Le regard qu'il m'a lancé m'a donné un frisson.

Strong emotion provoked by a horror film.

This film gave me chills throughout the screening.

Ce film m'a donné des frissons pendant toute la projection.