scare in French
scare in French is peur, effrayer — scare means a sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
scare in French
peur
A minor fright.
effrayer
(intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.
What does "scare" mean?
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noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
"A flu scare closed the school for a few days."
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verb To frighten someone, often briefly or mildly.
"Loud fireworks scare many pets, so keep them indoors."
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scare in a sentence
- A flu scare closed the school for a few days.
- The health scare turned out to be a false alarm.
- Loud fireworks scare many pets, so keep them indoors.
- The thunder scared the dog under the bed.
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What is "scare" in French?
"scare" in French is peur, effrayer. scare means: A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
How do you use "scare" in a sentence?
Example: "A flu scare closed the school for a few days." In French, "scare" is peur, effrayer.
Are there other ways to say "scare" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scare": peur, effrayer.
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