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goose bump

/ˈɡuːs bʌmp/

Traduction: Réaction physiologique temporaire qui provoque de petites bosses sur la peau, due au froid, à la peur, à l'émotion ou à des sensations fortes, causée par la contraction des minuscules muscles à la base des follicules pileux.

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/ˈɡuːs bʌmp/B1informal
  • frRéaction physiologique temporaire qui provoque de petites bosses sur la peau, due au froid, à la peur, à l'émotion ou à des sensations fortes, causée par la contraction des minuscules muscles à la base des follicules pileux.

A temporary physiological reaction where small bumps appear on the skin due to cold, fear, excitement, or strong emotion, caused by tiny muscles contracting at the base of hair follicles.

  1. Physical reaction to cold or fearA2informal

    Small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

    frchair de poule

    • The cold wind gave me goose bumps all over my arms.
    • She got goose bumps when she heard the scary story.
    • The thrilling movie scene gave everyone goose bumps.
  2. Emotional responseB1informal

    A feeling of excitement or strong emotion that causes the skin to tingle.

    frChair de poule (émotion)

    • The beautiful song gave me goose bumps.
    • He felt goose bumps when he saw the sunset.
    • The speech was so moving it gave the audience goose bumps.