fear in French
fear in French is peur, crainte, craindre — fear means a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
fear in French
peur
crainte
craindre
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
avoir peur
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
craindre
(transitive) To venerate; to feel awe towards.
redouter
(transitive) To venerate; to feel awe towards.
What does "fear" mean?
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noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
"She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out."
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verb To be afraid of something or someone.
"Many children fear the dark."
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verb To worry or be concerned about something.
"Doctors fear the outbreak could spread further."
fear in a sentence
- She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out.
- His fear of flying keeps him from visiting his family abroad.
- Many children fear the dark.
- He feared losing his job during the layoffs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fear" in French?
"fear" in French is peur, crainte, craindre. fear means: A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
How do you use "fear" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out." In French, "fear" is peur, crainte, craindre.
Are there other ways to say "fear" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "fear": peur, crainte, craindre, avoir peur, redouter.
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