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quiver in French

quiver in French is carquois, tremblement, frisson — quiver means a case for carrying arrows.

quiver in French

carquois
noun
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
tremblement
noun
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
frisson
noun
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
frémissement
noun
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
frémir
verb
(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.

What does "quiver" mean?

  1. noun A case for carrying arrows.
    "The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow."
  2. verb To shake with small, rapid movements, often from cold, fear, or emotion.
    "Her voice began to quiver as she read the eulogy."

quiver in a sentence

  • The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow.
  • Her voice began to quiver as she read the eulogy.
  • The leaves quivered in the light breeze.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "quiver" in French?

"quiver" in French is carquois, tremblement, frisson. quiver means: A case for carrying arrows.

How do you use "quiver" in a sentence?

Example: "The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow." In French, "quiver" is carquois, tremblement, frisson.

Are there other ways to say "quiver" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "quiver": carquois, tremblement, frisson, frémissement, frémir.

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