French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
tremblement
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɑ̃bləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nountremor
Example
On a senti un léger tremblement ce matin.
We felt a slight tremor this morning.
More examples
Un tremblement de terre a été ressenti dans la région.
An earthquake was felt in the region.
Core concept
A slight oscillation felt as motion passing through a thing, a body part, or the ground.
Common phrases
tremblement de terre
earthquake
léger tremblement
slight tremor
Similar words
secousse: A brief, powerful jolt or shock.
vibration: A fine, continuous shaking movement.
trémor: A slight, involuntary shaking of the body or limbs.
tremblement de terre: A major movement of the ground that can damage buildings and other structures.
Definition in French
Mouvement perceptible de vibration ou d'oscillation affectant un objet, une partie du corps ou le sol.
Word origin
French created tremblement from trembler with the noun-forming suffix -ment, while trembler ultimately descends from Latin tremulare.
Usage tips
- The final t in tremblement is silent, and the ending -ment has a nasal vowel, approximately like the ending of French doucement.