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    Palpitations (en. Palpitations)

    /pal.pi.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeats.
    He experienced palpitations after drinking coffee.
    Il a ressenti des palpitations après avoir bu du café.
    An experience often associated with anxiety or stress.
    His palpitations were due to work-related concerns.
    Ses palpitations étaient dues à ses préoccupations professionnelles.
    A symptom that may indicate an underlying medical condition.
    Palpitations can be a sign of cardiac arrhythmia.
    Les palpitations peuvent être le signe d'une arythmie cardiaque.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'palpitare', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to quiver'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have palpitations
    to feel rapid or irregular heartbeats.
    avoir des palpitations
    cardiac palpitations
    rapid or irregular heartbeats, often related to heart problems.
    palpitations cardiaques
    stress-induced palpitations
    accelerated heartbeats caused by stressful situations.
    palpitations dûes au stress

    Related Words

    tachycardia
    Acceleration of the heart rate.
    tachycardie
    anxiety
    Emotional state characterized by worries and restlessness.
    anxiété
    arrhythmia
    Disruption of the normal heart rhythm.
    arythmie

    Slang Meanings

    Hot flash
    After climbing the stairs, she had a hot flash.
    Après avoir monté les escaliers, elle a eu un coup de chaud.
    Racing heart
    When he saw her, his heart started to race.
    Quand il l'a vue, son cœur s'est mis à s'emballer.