shiver

• Nom désignant un mouvement de tremblement ou de frisson du corps, généralement provoqué par le froid, la peur ou l'émotion.

A noun referring to a trembling or shaking movement of the body, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

1. Trembling from cold or fearA2formal

   A brief, involuntary shaking of the body, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

   frisson

   • A shiver ran down her spine when she heard the strange noise.
   • He felt a sudden shiver as the cold wind hit him.
   • The sight of the ghost sent a shiver through the crowd.

   Synonymeschillfrissonquakequivershuddertrembletremor

2. A slight vibration or tremorB1formal

   A small, rapid movement or vibration, often in an object or surface.

   vibration légère

   • The shiver of the engine indicated a mechanical problem.
   • A shiver passed through the bridge as the train crossed.
   • The glass on the table gave a slight shiver during the earthquake.

   Synonymesquakequivershakeshuddertremblingtremorvibrationwobble

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un tremblement ou une légère secousse du corps, souvent dû au froid, à la peur ou à l'émotion.

A verb used to describe the act of trembling or shaking slightly, often due to cold, fear, or excitement.

1. Tremble from cold or fearA2formal

   To shake slightly and uncontrollably, typically as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

   frissonner

   • She shivered in the cold winter wind.
   • He shivered with fear when he heard the strange noise.
   • The dog shivered after being out in the rain.

   Synonymesquakequaverquivershakeshuddertremble

2. Vibrate or quiverB1formal

   To shake or vibrate slightly, often due to a physical force or emotion.

   Trembler, vibrer

   • The glass shivered as the truck passed by.
   • Her voice shivered with emotion as she spoke.
   • The leaves shivered in the gentle breeze.

   Synonymesflutterquakequivershakeshuddertremblevibrate