frighten in French
frighten in French is effrayer, terrifier, redouter — frighten means to make someone feel afraid or alarmed; to scare.
frighten in French
effrayer
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
terrifier
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
redouter
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
What does "frighten" mean?
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verb To make someone feel afraid or alarmed; to scare.
"The loud thunder frightened the dog."
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verb To become afraid.
"She frightens easily at the sight of spiders."
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frighten in a sentence
- The loud thunder frightened the dog.
- Don't sneak up on me like that — you frightened me!
- She frightens easily at the sight of spiders.
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What is "frighten" in French?
"frighten" in French is effrayer, terrifier, redouter. frighten means: To make someone feel afraid or alarmed; to scare.
How do you use "frighten" in a sentence?
Example: "The loud thunder frightened the dog." In French, "frighten" is effrayer, terrifier, redouter.
Are there other ways to say "frighten" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "frighten": effrayer, terrifier, redouter.
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