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    Crainte (en. Fear)

    /kʁɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who fears something.
    She feels a deep fear before speaking in public.
    Elle ressent une crainte profonde avant de parler en public.
    Sensation of fear that accompanies a given situation.
    His fear of heights prevents him from climbing ladders.
    Sa crainte des hauteurs l'empêche de monter sur des échelles.
    Emotional reaction to a potentially imminent danger.
    The fear of failure paralyzes him in his choices.
    La crainte de l'échec le paralyse dans ses choix.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'creinte', derived from the verb 'craindre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be afraid of
    to feel fear or concern about something.
    avoir crainte de
    to live in fear
    continual experience of fear or anxiety.
    vivre dans la crainte
    no fear
    reassuring expression meaning 'to not be afraid'.
    pas de crainte

    Related Words

    to fear
    To feel fear or concern.
    craindre
    fearful
    One who feels fear, who tends to be afraid.
    craintif
    fearfully
    In a fearful manner, with fear.
    craintivement

    Slang Meanings

    Fear regarding something unknown.
    He has a blue fear of anything unusual.
    Il a une crainte bleue de tout ce qui est insolite.
    Excessive nervousness in facing a situation.
    She is always in a state of fear before exams.
    Elle est toujours dans un état de crainte avant les examens.