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    Appréhension (en. Apprehension)

    /apʁẽsjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of one who is apprehensive, who fears something.
    Her apprehension before the exam was palpable.
    Son appréhension avant l'examen était palpable.
    Understanding, the way of grasping a concept.
    His apprehension of mathematics improved.
    Son appréhension des mathématiques s'est améliorée.
    Fear of a future event.
    He felt an apprehension at the thought of flying.
    Il ressentait une appréhension à l'idée de prendre l'avion.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'apprehensio', which means 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have apprehension
    to feel worry or fear about something to come.
    avoir de l'appréhension
    to overcome one's apprehension
    to succeed in managing one's fears about something.
    surmonter son appréhension
    a dull apprehension
    a persistent fear or worry, often without a clear reason.
    une appréhension sourde

    Related Words

    fear
    Feeling of worry in the face of danger.
    crainte
    anguish
    State of intense anxiety.
    angoisse
    fear
    Emotion felt in the face of a threat.
    peur

    Slang Meanings

    To have stage fright
    Before her speech, she had stage fright and apprehension.
    Avant son discours, elle avait le trac et de l'appréhension.
    To be freaked out
    He was freaked out at the thought of meeting his in-laws, full of apprehension.
    Il était flippé à l'idée de rencontrer ses beaux-parents, plein d'appréhension.