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horror in French

horror in French is horreur, effroi, aversion — horror means a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

horror in French

horreur
noun
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
effroi
noun
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
aversion
noun
(countable, uncountable) Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.
dégoût
noun
(countable, uncountable) Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.
horreur
noun
(countable, uncountable) Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.
répulsion
noun
(countable, uncountable) Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.

What does "horror" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
    "She stared in horror as the car skidded off the road."
  2. noun Something that causes this feeling.
    "The horrors of war left the soldiers deeply scarred."
  3. noun A genre of fiction or film built around fear and suspense.
    "He loves horror movies, the scarier the better."

horror in a sentence

  • She stared in horror as the car skidded off the road.
  • He watched the news with a growing sense of horror.
  • The horrors of war left the soldiers deeply scarred.
  • The documentary revealed the horrors of the factory conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "horror" in French?

"horror" in French is horreur, effroi, aversion. horror means: A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

How do you use "horror" in a sentence?

Example: "She stared in horror as the car skidded off the road." In French, "horror" is horreur, effroi, aversion.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "horror": horreur, effroi, aversion, dégoût, répulsion.

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