Craindre (en. To fear)

/kʁɛ̃dʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To feel fear or apprehension towards something.

They fear the consequences of their actions.

Ils craignent les conséquences de leurs actes.

To be worried about a situation or future event.

I fear I will not pass the exam.

Je crains de ne pas réussir l'examen.

To have respect mixed with fear.

She fears her opponent's power.

Elle craint le pouvoir de son adversaire.

From the Latin 'cognoscere' via 'craint' (Old French).

fear the worst

to worry about the most negative outcome of a situation.

craindre le pire

fear for one's life

to be afraid for one's own safety.

craindre pour sa vie

fear nothing

to be completely fearless.

ne craindre rien

fearful

One who tends to be easily frightened.

craintif

fear

Emotional state of fear in the face of danger.

peur

anguish

State of intense anxiety and fear.

angoisse

To be freaked out

He is freaked out about the oral exam tomorrow.

Il est flippé pour l'oral demain.

To be scared

She is scared at the thought of speaking in public.

Elle a les jetons à l'idée de parler en public.