Tremblants (en. Trembling)

/tʁɑ̃.blɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
that manifests a vibration or light, rapid movement.
The trembling wheat fields in the wind created a beautiful scene.
Les tremblants champs de blé dans le vent créaient une belle scène.
person or thing that experiences anxiety or dread.
She had a trembling voice when she spoke of her fears.
Elle avait une voix tremblante lorsqu'elle parla de ses peurs.
related to involuntary movements of the body.
The trembling spasms of her hand were concerning.
Les tremblants spasmes de sa main étaient inquiétants.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'trembler', with the suffix -ant indicating a continuous action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trembling with fear
crazy with fear, very anxious.
tremblants de peur
trembling under stress
disturbed by mental or physical tensions.
tremblants sous le stress
to have trembling hands
to have hands that often tremble due to stress or illness.
avoir les mains tremblants

Related Words

to tremble
movement that indicates fear or cold.
trembler
shiver
light and rapid vibration.
frémissement
anxiety
state of mental tension that can cause tremors.
anxiété

Slang Meanings

trembling due to anxiety.
He had the trembles before going on stage.
Il avait des tremblants avant de monter sur scène.
state of intense excitement.
The news gave him shivers of joy.
La nouvelle lui a donné des tremblants de joie.