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    Tremblait (en. Was trembling)

    /tʁɑ̃.b.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    to produce rapid and frequent movements in response to fear or cold.
    He was trembling with fear before going on stage.
    Il tremblait de peur avant de monter sur scène.
    to have a physical reaction due to intense emotion.
    She was trembling with joy upon receiving the news.
    Elle tremblait de joie en recevant la nouvelle.
    to move slightly in an unstable manner.
    The table was shaking because of the wind.
    La table tremblait à cause du vent.

    Etymology

    From the Old French verb 'trembler', derived from the Latin 'tremulare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tremble with fear
    to have great fear.
    trembler de peur
    to tremble with emotion
    to feel a strong emotion that causes tremors.
    trembler d'émotion
    earthquake
    a shaking of the earth caused by tectonic movements.
    tremblement de terre

    Related Words

    tremor
    movement of shaking.
    tremblement
    to tremble
    action of trembling.
    trembler
    shiver
    sensation of cold or fear accompanied by tremors.
    frisson

    Slang Meanings

    to shake slightly, usually used in an informal context.
    He was shaking a bit after having his hot coffee.
    Il tremblait un peu après avoir bu son café chaud.
    to be a bundle of nerves, often used to describe someone who is anxious.
    When he saw his ex, he started trembling like a leaf.
    Quand il a vu son ex, il a commencé à trembler comme une feuille.