tremble

• Nom désignant un tremblement involontaire ou une secousse, souvent provoqué par la peur, l'excitation, la faiblesse ou le froid.

A noun referring to an involuntary shaking or quivering movement, often caused by fear, excitement, weakness, or cold.

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1. Shaking movementB1formal

   An involuntary shaking or quivering movement, often due to fear, cold, or excitement.

   tremblement

   • A tremble ran through her body as she heard the news.
   • He felt a slight tremble in his hands from the cold.
   • The tremble in his voice betrayed his nervousness.

   Synonymesquaverquivershakeshivershuddertremortwitch

2. VibrationB2formal

   A slight, rapid vibrating motion, especially of the ground or an object.

   tremblement

   • The tremble of the floor indicated an earthquake.
   • She could feel the tremble of the engine through the steering wheel.
   • A faint tremble passed through the bridge as the train crossed.

   Synonymesquivershakeshivershuddertremorvibration

• Verbe désignant un mouvement involontaire de secousse ou de frisson, souvent dû à la peur, à l'émotion, au froid ou à la faiblesse; peut aussi signifier craindre ou être agité d'une manière vacillante.

A verb used to indicate shaking involuntarily, typically as a result of fear, excitement, or weakness.

1. Shake involuntarilyB1formal

   To shake or quiver involuntarily, typically as a result of fear, excitement, or weakness.

   Trembler

   • She began to tremble with fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • His hands trembled as he held the fragile vase.
   • The old man trembled from the cold wind.

   Synonymesquakequaverquivershakeshivershuddertwitchwobble

   Antonymessettlesteady

2. Vibrate or quiverB1formal

   To move or vibrate with slight, rapid movements.

   trembler (vibrer)

   • The ground trembled during the earthquake.
   • The leaves trembled in the gentle breeze.
   • The glass trembled as the train passed by.

   Synonymesquakequivershakeshivershuddervibratewobble