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    Craignaient (en. Feared)

    /kʁɛɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To experience fear, dread.
    They feared that the storm would cause damage.
    Ils craignaient que la tempête ne fasse des dégâts.
    To have anxiety regarding a potential danger.
    He feared for his friend's health.
    Il craignait pour la santé de son ami.
    To anticipate a negative event.
    She feared that her project would fail.
    Elle craignait que son projet échoue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'craindre', derived from the Latin 'credere' meaning 'to fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fear the worst
    To be afraid of a catastrophic event.
    craindre le pire
    fear for one’s life
    To be afraid for one’s own safety.
    craindre pour sa vie
    fear that...
    To express fear that an event may occur.
    craindre que...

    Related Words

    fear
    A feeling of fear.
    crainte
    to fear
    To feel fear towards something.
    craindre
    fearful
    Who is easily frightened.
    craintif

    Slang Meanings

    To have stage fright
    Before going on stage, he was fearful and had stage fright.
    Avant de monter sur scène, il craignait et avait le trac.
    To be nervous
    She was nervous before the exam.
    Elle était en flip avant l'examen.