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fright in French

fright in French is effroi, épouvante — fright means a sudden, strong feeling of fear.

fright in French

effroi
noun
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
épouvante
noun
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

What does "fright" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
    "The loud bang gave her quite a fright."
  2. noun Informal: someone or something that looks alarming or ridiculous.
    "With her hair sticking up, she looked an absolute fright."
  3. verb To frighten; to cause fear in someone.
    "The thunder frighted the horses."
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fright in a sentence

  • The loud bang gave her quite a fright.
  • He nearly jumped out of his skin with fright.
  • With her hair sticking up, she looked an absolute fright.
  • The thunder frighted the horses.

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What is "fright" in French?

"fright" in French is effroi, épouvante. fright means: A sudden, strong feeling of fear.

How do you use "fright" in a sentence?

Example: "The loud bang gave her quite a fright." In French, "fright" is effroi, épouvante.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fright": effroi, épouvante.

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