D'horreur (en. Horror)

/d‿ɔ.ʁœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that inspires fear, dread.

Horror films are not made for faint-hearted individuals.

Les films d'horreur ne sont pas faits pour les cœurs sensibles.

Relates to disturbing or shocking events.

The horror story he told sent chills down all our spines.

Le récit d'horreur qu'il a raconté nous a tous glacés.

The word 'horreur' comes from the Latin 'horrere', which means to shudder or be afraid.

feeling of horror

State of intense fear in the face of an alarming situation.

sensation d'horreur

horror film

Film genre focused on scary stories.

film d'horreur

scream of horror

Exclamation expressing great fear or shock.

cri d'horreur

horror

State or quality of what causes fear.

horreur

horrible

Causing a very unpleasant sensation, often due to fear.

horrible

fright

Feeling of great fear.

épouvante

Something very surprising or shocking.

This news is horrific, I couldn't believe it!

Cette nouvelle est d'horreur, je n'y croyais pas !

Used to refer to a distressing situation.

It was horrifying when I saw the accident.

C'était un d'horreur quand j'ai vu l'accident.