skittish ombrageux

ombrageux

skittish = ombrageux

Pronunciation =  skittish

Pronunciation in French = ombrageux

skittish in French: ombrageux

Part of speechAdjective 

Definition in English: (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.

(of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable. 

Definition in French: (d’un animal, en particulier un cheval) nerveux ou excitable ; facilement effrayé.

(d’une personne) ludique frivole ou imprévisible.

Examples in English:

  • He is very skittish and often backs away from confrontations.

Examples in French:

  • Il est très ombrageux et recule souvent devant les confrontations.

Synonyms of skittish

Synonyms in French rétif
excitable
nerveux
espiègle
animé
fougueux
Synonyms in English restive
excitable
nervous
playful
lively
high-spirited

Antonyms of skittish

Antonyms in French calme
solennel
resta
Antonyms in English calm
solemn
staid

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