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eerie in French

eerie in French is sinistre, étrange, craintif — eerie means strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.

eerie in French

sinistre
adj
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
étrange
adj
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
craintif
adj
(Scotland) Frightened, timid.
peureux
adj
(Scotland) Frightened, timid.
timide
adj
(Scotland) Frightened, timid.

What does "eerie" mean?

  1. adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
    "An eerie silence hung over the abandoned house."
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eerie in a sentence

  • An eerie silence hung over the abandoned house.
  • The fog gave the forest an eerie, otherworldly feel.

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What is "eerie" in French?

"eerie" in French is sinistre, étrange, craintif. eerie means: Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.

How do you use "eerie" in a sentence?

Example: "An eerie silence hung over the abandoned house." In French, "eerie" is sinistre, étrange, craintif.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "eerie": sinistre, étrange, craintif, peureux, timide.

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