Crains (en. Fear)

/kʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To feel fear or worry.

I fear that the weather will not improve.

Je crains que le temps ne s'améliore pas.

To be concerned about a potential threat or danger.

She fears for the safety of her children.

Elle crains pour la sécurité de ses enfants.

To be afraid of something.

He fears spiders.

Il crains les araignées.

Origin of the verb 'craindre', from the Latin 'timere'.

to be afraid of

To be in a state of anxiety or fear regarding something.

avoir peur de

I fear that

To express a fear or concern about a situation.

crains que

fearful

One who frequently experiences fear.

craintif

fear

Feeling of worry or fear.

crainte

to dread

To fear strongly.

redouter

To have no fear

He is so brave that he fears nothing.

Il est si brave qu'il ne crains rien.

To have doubts

I fear that he will not come to the party.

Je crains qu'il ne vienne pas à la fête.