Craintes (en. Fears)

/kʁɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Feeling of apprehension or worry in the face of a potential danger or harm.

Parents' fears for their children's future are understandable.

Les craintes des parents pour l'avenir de leurs enfants sont compréhensibles.

Problems or concerns that cause anxiety.

She shares her fears with her doctor in order to get advice.

Elle partage ses craintes avec son médecin afin d'obtenir des conseils.

Attitude of distrust or skepticism towards a given situation.

Her fears about the new job began to fade over time.

Ses craintes à propos du nouvel emploi ont commencé à s'estomper avec le temps.

Result of excessive concern.

Financial fears prevented her from enjoying life.

Les craintes financières l'empêchaient de profiter de la vie.

From the verb 'to fear', which comes from the Latin 'timere', meaning 'to be afraid'.

to have fears

to feel worry or apprehension.

avoir des craintes

unfounded fears

fears that have no justification.

craintes infondées

to overcome one's fears

to face and conquer one's fears.

surmonter ses craintes

to fear

to feel fear or apprehension.

craindre

fear

emotional state of fear in the face of danger.

peur

anxiety

intense concern that causes stress.

angoisse

To be nervous

Before going on stage, I was really nervous, overwhelmed by fears.

Avant de monter sur scène, j'avais vraiment le trac, des craintes qui m'envahissaient.

To freak out

She is freaking out because of her fears about the exam.

Elle flippe à cause de ses craintes pour l'examen.