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    Craignent (en. Fear)

    /kʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    to express a feeling of fear or apprehension regarding something.
    They fear they will not pass their exam.
    Ils craignent de ne pas réussir leur examen.
    to be afraid of something or someone.
    Children often fear the dark.
    Les enfants craignent souvent l'obscurité.
    to be worried about a future event.
    We fear a storm tonight.
    Nous craignons une tempête cette nuit.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'craint' which means to be afraid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fear the worst
    to worry about the worst possibility.
    craindre le pire
    to fear for one's life
    to be afraid for one's safety.
    craindre pour sa vie
    to fear that
    to have doubts or concerns about something.
    craindre que

    Related Words

    craint
    the conjugated form of the verb 'craindre' in the 3rd person singular.
    craint
    fearful
    one who is very fearful, timid.
    craintif
    fear
    feeling of fear or apprehension.
    crainte

    Slang Meanings

    to have excessive fears
    He is so fearful that he even fears shadows.
    Il est tellement craintif qu'il craigne même les ombres.
    to be worried about nothing
    She worries about everything and anything.
    Elle craint pour tout et n'importe quoi.