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fearsome in French

fearsome in French is effrayant, effroyable — fearsome means frightening, especially in appearance or reputation.

fearsome in French

effrayant
adj
frightening, especially in appearance.
effroyable
adj
frightening, especially in appearance.

What does "fearsome" mean?

  1. adj Frightening, especially in appearance or reputation.
    "The castle was guarded by a fearsome-looking dragon statue."
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fearsome in a sentence

  • The castle was guarded by a fearsome-looking dragon statue.
  • She built a fearsome reputation as a courtroom lawyer.

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What is "fearsome" in French?

"fearsome" in French is effrayant, effroyable. fearsome means: Frightening, especially in appearance or reputation.

How do you use "fearsome" in a sentence?

Example: "The castle was guarded by a fearsome-looking dragon statue." In French, "fearsome" is effrayant, effroyable.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fearsome": effrayant, effroyable.

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