quavering

• Décrit une voix ou un son qui tremble ou vacille, souvent à cause de la nervosité, de l'émotion ou de la faiblesse.

Describes a voice or sound that is trembling or shaking, often due to nervousness, emotion, or weakness.

1. Trembling or shaking voiceB2formal

   Describes a voice that is unsteady, trembling, or shaking, often due to nervousness, fear, weakness, or strong emotion.

   voix chevrotante

   • She spoke in a quavering voice as she recounted the accident.
   • His quavering tone revealed his deep anxiety.
   • The old man's quavering words were barely audible.

   Synonymesfalteringquiveringshakingshakytremblingtremulousunsteadywavering

   Antonymesconfidentfirmsteadystrong

• Verbe décrivant un son de voix tremblant ou vibrant, souvent dû à la nervosité, à la peur ou à l'émotion.

A verb used to describe a trembling or shaking sound in one's voice, often due to nervousness, fear, or emotion.

1. Tremble or shake in soundB2formal

   To speak or sing with a trembling or unsteady voice, often due to emotion or nervousness.

   Trembler en parlant ou en chantant

   • Her voice quavered as she delivered the sad news.
   • The old man's voice quavered with age and emotion.
   • He quavered through his speech, barely able to control his nerves.

   Synonymesfalterquivershaketremblewaverwobble

2. Sing or play with trillsC1formal

   To produce a musical trill, alternating rapidly between two adjacent notes.

   Triller

   • The soprano quavered beautifully during the aria.
   • The violinist quavered the note, adding a delicate ornamentation.
   • He quavered the melody, giving it a lively, baroque feel.

   Synonymesshaketrillwarble