Frissonne (en. Shivers)

/fʁi.zɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To experience a thrill, often due to cold or strong emotion.

She shivers every time she hears the music from that movie.

Elle frissonne chaque fois qu'elle entend la musique de ce film.

To contract under stimulation since it causes a sensation of cold or fear.

He shivers at the thought of diving into the icy water.

Il frissonne à l'idée de plonger dans l'eau glacée.

To vibrate slightly, often from excitement or anxiety.

His hand slightly trembles when he has to speak in public.

Sa main frissonne légèrement lorsqu'il doit parler en public.

Of French origin, derived from the word 'frisson' which denotes a sudden sensation of slight fear or cold.

to have chills

To experience an intense sensation, often related to fear or excitement.

avoir des frissons

thrill of pleasure

A bodily reaction to an intense sensation of pleasure.

frisson de plaisir

thrill of fear

A bodily reaction caused by fear.

frisson de peur

frisson

A sensation of cold or dread, often temporary.

frisson

trembling

Involuntary movement of the body caused by fear or cold.

tremblement

vibration

Slight back-and-forth movement, often audible or perceptible.

vibration

To be very excited or nervous.

When she saw him, she began to shiver with happiness.

Quand elle l'a vu, elle a commencé à frissonner de bonheur.

To have chills because of the music.

This song makes me shiver every time I listen to it.

Cette chanson me fait frissonner chaque fois que je l'écoute.