chiller

• Nom désignant une histoire, un film ou une expérience qui provoque une sensation de froid ou de frisson, souvent utilisée pour décrire quelque chose qui effraie ou inquiète.

A noun referring to something that causes a feeling of cold or a shiver, often used to describe a story, film, or experience that is frightening or unsettling.

1. Thrilling or frightening experienceB2informal

   Something that causes a feeling of excitement, fear, or unease, often making one's hair stand up or sending a chill down the spine.

   Expérience terrifiante ou inquiétante

   • The horror movie was a real chiller, leaving everyone on edge.
   • That ghost story was a chiller that made my hair stand on end.
   • The abandoned house gave off a chiller vibe that spooked the visitors.

   Synonymeshair-raisershockerthriller

2. Cooling deviceB1formal

   A machine or device used to lower the temperature of something, such as a refrigerator or air conditioner.

   refroidisseur

   • The industrial chiller keeps the factory equipment from overheating.
   • We installed a new chiller in the basement for better cooling.
   • The chiller broke down, so the drinks are not cold anymore.

   Synonymescoolericeboxrefrigerator

   Antonymeswarmer