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    Hérissé (en. Bristly)

    [eʁise]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Covered in spines or prickles.
    The hedgehog is a bristling animal.
    Le hérisson est un animal hérissé.
    Referring to hair that is messy and stands upright.
    She has bristling hair after waking up.
    Elle a les cheveux hérissés après le réveil.
    Figuratively: Showing a defensive or hostile attitude.
    He took on a bristling demeanor at the criticism.
    Il a pris un air hérissé à la critique.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to bristle', derived from the Latin 'eri' meaning to stand up.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have bristling hair
    To have disheveled hair.
    avoir les cheveux hérissés
    to bristle against
    To react with hostility or defensiveness.
    se hérisser contre

    Related Words

    hedgehog
    A small nocturnal mammal with a body covered in spines.
    hérisson
    bristling
    The action of bristling.
    hérissonnement

    Slang Meanings

    To have an arrogant or defensive attitude.
    When he heard the news, he became bristling.
    Quand il a entendu la nouvelle, il est devenu hérissé.
    To feel threatened or ready to fight.
    He is in a bristling mood today.
    Il est dans une humeur hérissée aujourd'hui.