From Old French friçon or frisson, from Late Latin frictio, probably associated with Latin frigere, meaning to be cold.
From Old French friçon or frisson, from Late Latin frictio, probably associated with Latin frigere, meaning to be cold.
What does frisson mean in French?
frisson means a shiver from cold or fever, an emotional thrill or shudder, or a slight ripple in something.
Is frisson only a pleasant feeling?
No. frisson can be pleasant, but it can also come from fear, fever, cold, worry, or horror.
How is frisson used with music?
With music, frisson means the sudden pleasurable chill or thrill a powerful passage can cause.
Can frisson mean chills from illness?
Yes. frissons often means chills that come with fever or illness.
What is the plural of frisson?
The regular French plural is frissons.
Is frisson masculine or feminine?
frisson is masculine in French, so the singular is un frisson.
How is frisson pronounced?
frisson is pronounced /fʁi.sɔ̃/ in French.
Is frisson the same as tremblement?
Not exactly. tremblement is broader, while frisson is usually brief and tied to cold, feeling, or a fine ripple.
Can things have a frisson?
Yes. Literary French can speak of a frisson on water, leaves, light, fabric, or another surface.
Where does frisson come from?
frisson goes back to Old French and a Late Latin word linked with cold and shivering.