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    Effrayée (en. Scared)

    [efʁe.je]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in a state of intense fear.
    She was frightened by the sudden noise.
    Elle était effrayée par le bruit soudain.
    Who shows a feeling of fright.
    The children were frightened during the storm.
    Les enfants étaient effrayés lors de l'orage.
    Sensation of terror caused by a particular situation.
    He felt a frightened sensation upon seeing the shadow.
    Il éprouva une sensation effrayée en voyant l'ombre.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb effrayer, from Latin 'exfrigidare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be afraid
    To be frightened by something.
    avoir peur
    to have a knot in the stomach
    To feel a strong anxiety.
    avoir la peur au ventre
    to scare
    To cause fright.
    faire peur
    to be in shock
    To be in a state of astonishment or fear.
    être sous le choc

    Related Words

    frightening
    That which provokes fear.
    effrayant
    fright
    Intense emotion of anxiety or fear.
    frayeur
    alarm
    Warning signal that evokes fright.
    alarme

    Slang Meanings

    To be scared
    He is scared because of that horror movie.
    Il a les jetons à cause de ce film d'horreur.
    To be bewildered
    This story completely leaves him bewildered.
    Cette histoire le rend complètement dans le flou.