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    Épouvante (en. Horror)

    [epouvant]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of extreme fear, often caused by a terrifying event or vision.
    The horror she felt while watching the horror movie was palpable.
    La épouvante qu'elle ressentait en regardant le film d'horreur était palpable.
    To cause anxiety, often related to dramatic situations.
    The general horror caused by the tornado was indescribable.
    L'épouvante générale suscitée par la tornade était indescriptible.

    Etymology

    The word 'horror' comes from the verb 'to horrify' which means 'to feel fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in horror
    To provoke great fear.
    mettre dans l'épouvante
    to live in horror
    To be constantly anxious or distressed.
    vivre dans l'épouvante
    to experience horror
    To feel intense fear.
    éprouver l'épouvante

    Related Words

    dreadful
    Causing great fear or anxiety.
    épouvantable
    horrifying
    A person who inspires fear.
    épouvanteur

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or surprised by something terrible.
    I was in horror after seeing that accident.
    J'ai été en épouvante après avoir vu cet accident.
    To feel intense fear in an exaggerated way.
    He got into horror over a simple noise at night.
    Il s'est mis en épouvante pour un simple bruit la nuit.