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tremblant

trembling

adjective trahm-BLAHN Rare

Also means

shaky

Usage Note

Tremblant is the present participle of trembler used as an adjective; the feminine form is tremblante. It describes physical shaking (hands, voice) and also emotional quivering with fear or excitement. Mont-Tremblant, the famous Quebec ski resort, takes its name from this word.

Examples

"Sa voix tremblante trahissait son émotion."

Natural Translation

His trembling voice betrayed his emotion.

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