frissonner

frissonner
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to shiver
Marius frissonne dehors en attendant le bus.Marius is shivering outside waiting for the bus.
a. to shudder (with fear, terror)
Clara frissonna en entendant le cri.Clara shuddered when she heard the scream.
b. to tremble (with fear)
Les villageois frissonnèrent de peur à la vue du géant.The villagers trembled with fear at the sight of the giant.
c. to quiver
Baptiste frissonnait de joie après avoir appris la bonne nouvelle.Baptiste was quivering with joy after hearing the good news.
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