French word

frissonnant

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁisonɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivetrembling

Example

Sa voix était frissonnante.

Her voice was trembling.

Illustration for frissonnant (trembling)

More examples

Le bébé restait frissonnant sous sa couverture.

The baby remained shivering under his blanket.

Core concept

A slight tremor running through a voice, gesture, or person.

Common phrases

  • un enfant frissonnant

    a shivering child

  • un corps frissonnant

    a shivering body

Similar words

tremblant: Trembling slightly or unsteadily.

Definition in French

Qualifie une voix, un geste ou une personne qui présente un léger frisson perceptible.

Word origin

Frissonnant is the present participle of frissonner, formed from the noun frisson and used as an adjective.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, frissonnant agrees with the noun, so voix takes the feminine form frissonnante.

Other meanings

  • thrillingverb
  • shiveringverb

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