Also means
to thrill
Usage Note
Vibrer is used both literally (strings, surfaces) and figuratively — faire vibrer means 'to stir emotionally' or 'to resonate with'. The expression vibrer pour something means to feel passionate about it, as in il vibre pour le football ('he lives for football'). The related noun vibration is a direct cognate.
Examples
"Les cordes vibrent sous ses doigts."
Natural Translation
The strings vibrate under his fingers.
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