Palpiter (en. To palpitate)

/pal.pi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To resonate with a strong impulse, particularly when speaking of heartbeats.

His heart began to palpitate when he saw her.

Son cœur a commencé à palpiter quand il l'a vue.

To experience a strong emotion, such as fear or excitement.

She trembled with impatience while waiting for the results.

Elle palpita d'impatience en attendant les résultats.

To move quickly or intermittently.

The leaves were fluttering in the breeze.

Les feuilles palpitaient sous le souffle du vent.

From the Latin 'palpitare', meaning 'to palpitate', 'to beat'.

to tremble with joy

To experience great joy, to be very happy.

palpiter de joie

to palpitate with love

To be very much in love, to intensely feel a romantic sentiment.

palpiter d'amour

thrilling

Causing a strong emotion, exciting.

palpitant

palpitation

Rapid or irregular heartbeat.

palpitation

To be in shock, to be very surprised.

When I heard the news, I palpited like never before.

Quand j'ai appris la nouvelle, j'ai palpité comme jamais.

To have butterflies in the stomach, to feel excitement.

Before the date, I couldn't help but palpitate.

Avant le rendez-vous, je ne pouvais m'empêcher de palpiter.