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    Effarée (en. Frightened)

    [e faʁe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Astonished and alarmed.
    She was startled by the sudden announcement.
    Elle était effarée par l'annonce soudaine.
    Filled with anguish or dread.
    His startled gaze testified to his fear.
    Son regard effaré témoignait de sa peur.
    Showing a strong emotional reaction to an unexpected situation.
    The crowd was startled after the accident.
    La foule était effarée après l'accident.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'effarer', derived from 'effroi'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be caught off guard
    To be caught off guard, to be too surprised to act.
    se laisser effarée
    to have wide, startled eyes
    To have a gaze that reflects fear or surprise.
    avoir les yeux effarés

    Related Words

    dread
    A feeling of great fear or distress.
    effroi
    alarm
    A warning signal that provokes a reaction of concern.
    alarme

    Slang Meanings

    To be so shocked that one doesn’t know what to say.
    He was so startled that he didn’t know how to respond.
    Il était tellement effarée qu'il n'a pas su répondre.
    To react excessively to an unexpected situation.
    She had a startled scene when she discovered the truth.
    Elle a fait une scène effarée quand elle a découvert la vérité.