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    Effrayante (en. Scary)

    [e.fʁɛ.jɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That induces fear.
    The horror movie was truly frightening.
    Le film d'horreur était vraiment effrayant.
    That is alarming or very concerning.
    His health is in a frightening state.
    Sa santé est dans un état effrayant.
    Extremely surprising or shocking.
    The research results were frightening.
    Les résultats des recherches étaient effrayants.

    Etymology

    Present participle of the verb 'to frighten', derived from the Latin 'exfrigere' which means 'to strike with fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A frightening situation
    A situation that evokes fear or anxiety.
    Une situation effrayante
    A frightening look
    A look that provokes a sense of fear.
    Un regard effrayant
    A frightening noise
    A noise that is scary or unexpected.
    Un bruit effrayant

    Related Words

    dread
    Intense fear, a feeling of anguish.
    effroi
    fear
    A sudden fear, often temporary.
    frayeur
    terror
    An extreme fear, often prolonged.
    terreur

    Slang Meanings

    Disturbing
    What he said was really frightening, like a disturbing story.
    Ce qu'il a dit était vraiment effrayant, comme une histoire inquiétante.
    Shock
    His revelation had a frightening effect, it was a shock.
    Sa révélation a eu un effet effrayant, c'était un choc.