palpitation

• Nom désignant un battement de cœur anormalement rapide, fort ou irrégulier, souvent lié à l'anxiété ou à des conditions médicales; peut aussi évoquer une pulsation ou un frémissement.

A noun referring to an unusually rapid, strong, or irregular beating of the heart, often associated with anxiety or medical conditions.

1. Rapid or irregular heartbeatB2formalmedical

   A noticeably fast, strong, or irregular beating of the heart, often felt as a fluttering sensation in the chest.

   palpitation cardiaque

   • After drinking too much coffee, she experienced heart palpitations.
   • The doctor said that stress can cause palpitations.
   • He felt a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs.

   Synonymesflutteringpoundingracingthrobbingthumping

2. Trembling or shaking motionC1formal

   A slight, rapid, and often involuntary shaking or trembling movement.

   Tremblement

   • A palpitation of fear ran through his hands as he spoke.
   • The leaves had a constant palpitation in the wind.
   • Her voice had a nervous palpitation as she answered the question.

   Synonymesquivershakingshivershuddertremblingtremortwitch