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    Effarés (en. Frightened)

    ef-a-re

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows great surprise or great concern.
    The children were taken aback upon seeing the fireworks.
    Les enfants étaient effarés en voyant le feu d'artifice.
    Characterized by a state of fear or anxiety.
    They remained taken aback after hearing the strange noise.
    Ils restèrent effarés après avoir entendu le bruit étrange.
    Rendered perplexed or disconcerted by an unexpected situation.
    She was taken aback by the sudden news.
    Elle était effarée par la nouvelle soudaine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'effarer', which means to disturb, to frighten.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be taken aback
    To be in a state of surprise or shock.
    être effaré
    to look taken aback
    To look with an expression of surprise or worry.
    regarder effaré

    Related Words

    fright
    State of a person experiencing great fear.
    effroi
    panic
    State of agitation due to fear or anxiety.
    affolement
    bewilderment
    State of great astonishment or disarray.
    haanonnement

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked
    When he learned the news, he was shocked.
    Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il avait le choc.
    To be floored
    She was floored upon discovering the truth.
    Elle était sur le cul en découvrant la vérité.