trembler→ to shakeFrench word meaning
"trembler" is a B1-level French word meaning "to shake". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences
Learning to Drive
Ses mains tremblaient quand elle s'est assise sur le siège conducteur.
Her hands were shaking when she sat in the driver's seat.
The Strange Noise
Ses mains tremblaient légèrement.
Her hands were shaking slightly.
Open Mic Night
Les mains de Maya ont commencé à trembler quand elle l'a vue.
Maya's hands started to shake when she saw it.
Adopting a Pet
'Puis-je passer du temps avec elle?' demanda Sarah, sa voix tremblant légèrement.
'Can I spend some time with her?' Sarah asked, her voice trembling slightly.
The School Play
Quand Emma entendit son nom, elle se leva sur ses jambes tremblantes et marcha vers la scène.
When Emma heard her name, she stood up on trembling legs and walked to the stage.
App Addiction
Ses mains tremblaient en appuyant sur le bouton de suppression.
His hands trembled as he pressed the delete button.
The Argument
Ses doigts tremblaient en écrivant les mots.
Her fingers trembled as she wrote the words.
The Breakup
'Michael, il faut qu'on parle,' dit-elle, sa voix tremblant légèrement.
'Michael, we need to talk,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.
The Secret Code
Les mains d'Emma tremblaient lorsqu'elle sortit la boîte du sol.
Emma's hands trembled as she lifted the box out of the ground.
Starting a New Career
Ses mains tremblaient légèrement en lisant le message.
Her hands trembled slightly as she read the message.
The Old Photograph
Les mains d'Emma tremblaient en lisant les détails.
Emma's hands trembled as she read the details.
Making Peace
'Sophie, c'est Emma,' dit-elle, la voix légèrement tremblante.
'Sophie, it's Emma,' she said, her voice trembling slightly.
Meeting the Parents
Ses mains tremblaient alors qu'elle essayait de se maquiller.
Her hands were shaking as she tried to apply her makeup.
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