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fraught in French

fraught in French is chargé, plein, rempli — fraught means filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.

fraught in French

chargé
adj
(nautical) Of a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo.
plein
adj
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
chargé
adj
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
rempli
adj
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
tendu
adj
(specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.
stressant
adj
(specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.

What does "fraught" mean?

  1. adj Filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.
    "The negotiations were fraught with tension from the start."
  2. adj Stressed, anxious, or emotionally strained.
    "She sounded fraught on the phone after the long delay."
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fraught in a sentence

  • The negotiations were fraught with tension from the start.
  • It was a fraught journey through the flooded roads.
  • She sounded fraught on the phone after the long delay.

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What is "fraught" in French?

"fraught" in French is chargé, plein, rempli. fraught means: Filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.

How do you use "fraught" in a sentence?

Example: "The negotiations were fraught with tension from the start." In French, "fraught" is chargé, plein, rempli.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "fraught": chargé, plein, rempli, tendu, stressant.

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