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tressailli

started, flinched

→ tressaillir
verb · masculine singular · past Rare #38,869
started, flinched Describes a sudden reaction of surprise or fear.
FR: Il a tressailli en entendant le bruit.
EN: He started when he heard the noise.

Mon cœur a tressailli.

My heart leaped.

Il n'a pas tressailli.

He didn't flinch.

— The Man From Nowhere (2010)

J'ai tressailli de joie, en sachant ton nom.

I thrilled with joy when I learned your name.

— Rashōmon (1950)

Il a tressailli.

He flinched.

J'ai tressailli.

I flinched.

Il n'a pas tressailli quand j'ai tiré.

He didn't flinch when I fired.

— The Man From Nowhere (2010)