Usage Note
Palpitant comes from the verb palpiter (to throb, to flutter) and conveys gripping excitement, often used for stories, matches, or situations. The feminine form is palpitante. Informally it can also describe something literally pulsing with life.
Examples
"Le match était vraiment palpitant."
Natural Translation
The match was truly thrilling.
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