shudder

frissonner, frémir

Trembler brusquement sous l’effet de la peur, d’un choc ou du dégoût.

En anglais simple : To shake suddenly because you feel afraid, shocked, or disgusted.

• She shuddered with fear.
• I shudder at the memory of that accident.
• He shuddered when he saw the insects on his bed.

Comment l'utiliser : shudder at something (She shuddered at the thought of going back.); shudder with something (He shuddered with disgust.); shudder to think… (I shudder to think what might have happened.)

Synonymes : shiver, tremble

Expressions courantes : shudder at something, shudder with horror, shudder to think

frisson

Tremblement soudain du corps provoqué par la peur, un choc ou le dégoût.

En anglais simple : A sudden shaking movement of your body caused by fear, shock, or disgust.

• A shudder ran through her body.
• He gave a shudder when he remembered the smell.
• The sound sent shudders down my spine.

Comment l'utiliser : a shudder of something (She felt a shudder of disgust.)

Synonymes : shiver, tremor

Expressions courantes : a sudden shudder, with a shudder, a fearful shudder