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    Frissonnait (en. Shivered)

    /fʁi.sɔ.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Reacting to a sensation of cold or an emotion with slight tremors.
    She was shivering from the effect of the icy wind.
    Elle frissonnait sous l'effet du vent glacial.
    Experiencing a sensation of fear or excitement.
    He shivered upon hearing the scary story.
    Il frissonnait en entendant l'histoire effrayante.
    Having chills, as due to an illness.
    He was shivering from fever all night.
    Il frissonnait de fièvre toute la nuit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'frissonner', appeared in the 16th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have chills
    To feel an exciting emotion or to be cold.
    avoir des frissons
    chill of anxiety
    Sudden feeling of fear.
    frisson d'angoisse
    thrill of pleasure
    Pleasant sensation due to a strong emotion.
    frisson de plaisir

    Related Words

    chill
    Sensation of cold or fear.
    frisson
    shivering
    Action of trembling slightly.
    frissonnement
    shivering
    That provokes shivers.
    frissonnante

    Slang Meanings

    To be impressed by something extraordinary.
    When he saw the show, he was thrilled with pleasure.
    Quand il a vu le spectacle, il frissonnait de plaisir.
    To be excessively scared.
    She shivers at the slightest thing, always ready to jump.
    Elle frissonne pour un rien, toujours prête à sursauter.