shudder

• Nom désignant un tremblement ou une secousse involontaire du corps, souvent provoqué par la peur, le froid ou la maladie, et parfois lié à une sensation de frisson presque agréable.

A noun referring to an involuntary vibration or trembling of the body, often caused by fear, cold, or illness, and sometimes associated with an almost pleasurable sensation of fright.

1. Pleasurable frightB2informal

   An almost pleasurable sensation of fright or excitement.

   Frémissement de plaisir

   • A shudder of excitement ran through the crowd as the roller coaster started.
   • She felt a shudder of delight when she saw the surprise.
   • The horror movie gave him a pleasant shudder.

   Synonymesfrissonshiverthrilltingle

2. B1formal

   An involuntary vibration or trembling of the body, often due to illness, fear, or cold.

   Frisson involontaire

   • A shudder passed through her body as the cold wind hit her.
   • He felt a shudder of fear when he heard the strange noise.
   • The patient experienced a sudden shudder during the fever.

   Synonymesquivershakeshivertrembletremor

• Verbe décrivant un frisson soudain et involontaire du corps, souvent provoqué par la peur, le froid ou une émotion forte.

A verb used to describe a sudden, involuntary shaking or trembling, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion.

1. Shake from coldB1formal

   To shake or tremble involuntarily, typically as a result of cold or a sudden chill.

   Frissonner (de froid)

   • She shuddered as the icy wind blew through her coat.
   • He shuddered violently when he stepped outside into the snow.
   • The cold water made him shudder from head to toe.

   Synonymesquakequivershakeshivertremble

2. Tremble from fear or excitementB1formal

   To tremble convulsively, often as a reaction to fear, horror, or intense emotion.

   frissonner de peur ou d'émotion

   • The audience shuddered at the terrifying scene in the movie.
   • He shuddered with excitement as he waited for the results.
   • She shuddered at the thought of walking alone at night.

   Synonymesconvulsequakequivershakeshivertremble