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    Craint (en. Fears)

    /kʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel fear or concern regarding something.
    She fears the dark.
    Elle craint le noir.
    To have apprehension about an outcome or event.
    He fears that he will not pass his exam.
    Il craint de ne pas réussir son examen.
    To express a fear or doubt.
    We fear repercussions.
    Nous craint des répercussions.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'timere', meaning to be afraid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be afraid of something
    To feel fear or anxiety about a situation or event.
    avoir peur de quelque chose
    to fear the worst
    To worry about a negative outcome.
    craindre le pire
    fears the dark
    To be afraid of the unknown or uncertainties.
    craint l'obscurité

    Related Words

    to fear
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to be afraid.
    craindre
    fear
    Noun referring to a feeling of fear or anxiety.
    crainte
    fright
    Intense fear or terror.
    effroi

    Slang Meanings

    to be scared
    He is scared in front of this horror movie.
    Il a les jetons devant ce film d'horreur.
    to freak out
    She freaks out when she thinks about her car's technical inspection.
    Elle flippe quand elle pense au contrôle technique de sa voiture.