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    Craignez (en. Fear)

    /kʁɛɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel fear or apprehension.
    You fear for your safety.
    Vous craignez pour votre sécurité.
    To dread an event or situation.
    They fear a negative reaction.
    Ils craignent une réaction négative.
    To be worried about a consequence.
    We fear failing the exam.
    Nous craignons d'échouer à l'examen.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'craindre', from Latin 'crēdere' which means 'to be afraid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    are you afraid?
    Are you afraid?
    craignez-vous?
    fear nothing
    Do not be afraid.
    ne craignez rien
    I fear that
    I have concerns that it may be true.
    je crains que

    Related Words

    fear
    Feeling of apprehension.
    crainte
    fearful
    Easily frightened.
    craintif
    apprehension
    Worry about a future event.
    appréhension

    Slang Meanings

    To be scared in an informal context.
    He was afraid to go out at night.
    Il a craigné de sortir la nuit.
    To be nervous about a situation.
    She was afraid to speak in public.
    Elle craignait de parler en public.