What does vibrer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vibrer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vibrer in French.

The word vibrer in French means vibrate, tremble, quiver, vibrate, excite, tug at 's heartstrings. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vibrer

vibrate

verbe intransitif (trembler)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La caisse de la guitare vibre au rythme des accords. // Le portable de Laura s'est mis à vibrer.
The body of the guitar vibrates in rhythm with the chords. // Laura's mobile started vibrating.

tremble, quiver

verbe intransitif (trembler sous le coup de l'émotion) (emotion)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La voix de la chanteuse vibre sous l'effet de l'émotion.
The singer's voice is trembling (or: is quivering) with emotion.

vibrate

verbe transitif (Construction (soumettre à des vibrations) (technical)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les bâtisseurs vibrent souvent le béton pour chasser les poches d'air.
Builders often vibrate concrete to get rid of air pockets.

excite

verbe transitif (émouvoir, passionner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'équipe de France 1998 a fait vibrer le pays entier.

tug at 's heartstrings

locution verbale (toucher [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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