How is the word tressaillir translated from French to English
Reculer brusquement de peur ou de douleur.
To move back suddenly from fear or pain.
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Reculer brusquement de peur ou de douleur.
To move back suddenly from fear or pain.
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See how the word “tressaillir” is used in sentences
Il n'a pas tressailli au bruit. — He did not flinch at the noise.
Essaie de ne pas tressaillir quand l'appareil photo se déclenche. — Try not to flinch when the camera flashes.
Le chat a tressailli et a filé sous le canapé. — The cat flinched and ran under the sofa.
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