peur — meaning in English

English meaning

• fear noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
• scare noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.

Senses

peur is used for these senses in English:

• scare A minor fright.

fear — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
2. verb To be afraid of something or someone.
3. verb To worry or be concerned about something.

scare — full definition

1. noun A sudden fright, or an event that causes widespread alarm.
2. verb To frighten someone, often briefly or mildly.

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