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qualm in French

qualm in French is appréhension, scrupule — qualm means a feeling of worry, doubt or fear.

qualm in French

appréhension
noun
A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. [from 16th c.]
scrupule
noun
(now, negative polarity) A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. [from 17th c.]

What does "qualm" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of worry, doubt or fear.
  2. noun A sudden feeling of sickness or queasiness.
  3. noun A twinge of guilt or unease about something you have done.
    "This lawyer has no qualms about saving people who are on the wrong side of the law."
  4. noun Death, plague, or a serious epidemic disease.
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qualm in a sentence

  • This lawyer has no qualms about saving people who are on the wrong side of the law.

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What is "qualm" in French?
"qualm" in French is appréhension, scrupule. qualm means: A feeling of worry, doubt or fear.
Are there other ways to say "qualm" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "qualm": appréhension, scrupule.
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