Craignez-vous (en. Are you afraid)

[kʁɛ̃ɲe vu]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To express a concern or fear.

Do you fear speaking in public?

Craignez-vous de parler en public ?

To ask if a person feels fear.

When the wind intensifies, do you fear a storm?

Lorsque le vent s'intensifie, craignez-vous une tempête ?

The expression comes from the verb 'craindre' which means 'to be afraid'.

Do you fear to commit yourself?

Asks if a person is afraid of taking on responsibilities.

Craignez-vous de vous engager ?

Do you fear for your safety?

Inquires about concerns regarding personal safety.

Craignez-vous pour votre sécurité ?

fear

To feel fear or apprehension about something.

craindre

worry

A state of being anxious or concerned.

inquiétude

To be scared

In case of stress, some say 'I'm scared' instead of do you fear.

En cas de stress, certains disent 'j'ai la trouille' au lieu de craignez-vous.

To freak out

Public speaking freaks me out, so I constantly say 'do you fear?'.

Public speaking me fait flipper, donc je dis tout le temps 'craignez-vous ?'.