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    Hérissés (en. Bristly)

    e.ʁi.se

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is raised, standing up, or bristled.
    His hair is always bristled after sleeping.
    Ses cheveux sont toujours hérissés après le coucher.
    Refers to the surface of an object that has roughness.
    The skin of this animal is bristled with spikes.
    La peau de cet animal est hérissée de pointes.
    That which is erected, upright, like hair or spines.
    The hedgehog has its back bristled when it feels threatened.
    Le hérisson a le dos hérissé lorsqu'il se sent menacé.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'hérisser' which means to raise spines or to stand the hair on end.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have goosebumps
    Describes the sensation of cold or fear that causes the hair to stand on end.
    avoir la peau hérissée
    bristled hair
    Refers to hair that is messy or ruffled.
    cheveux hérissés
    to raise the hackles
    Evokes a reaction of fear or surprise.
    hérisser le poil

    Related Words

    to bristle
    To raise or stand something up, especially hair.
    hérisser
    hedgehog
    An animal often described as having a back bristled with spines.
    hérisson
    rough
    That which has an uneven or irregular surface.
    rugueux

    Slang Meanings

    To have a defensive attitude, to be on guard.
    When he heard the noise, he was bristled all evening.
    Quand il a entendu le bruit, il est resté hérissé toute la soirée.
    To be angry or irritated.
    After that remark, he was completely bristled.
    Après cette remarque, il était complètement hérissé.