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    Effrayant (en. Scary)

    /efʁɛjɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which evokes fear or anxiety.
    This horror movie is really scary.
    Ce film d'horreur est vraiment effrayant.
    Which is impressive or surprising in a negative way.
    The political situation is frightening.
    La situation politique est effrayante.
    Which instills fear through its appearance or behavior.
    The black cat in the shadows was frightening.
    Le chat noir dans l'ombre était effrayant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'effrayer', derived from the Latin 'exfrigidare', meaning 'to make shudder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a scary movie
    A film that induces fear.
    un film effrayant
    a frightening noise
    A sound that causes fear.
    un bruit effrayant
    a terrifying gaze
    A look that seems threatening.
    un regard effrayant

    Related Words

    fear
    Intense feeling of fear.
    effroi
    fright
    State of great fear.
    frayeur
    dread
    Extreme fear.
    épouvante

    Slang Meanings

    It's serious.
    The final scene was really intense, I was scared.
    La scène finale était vraiment chaude, j'étais effrayé.
    It sucks.
    This kind of behavior sucks, it's frightening.
    Ce type de comportement craint, c'est effrayant.