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    Effroi (en. Dread)

    /efʁwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vivid terror caused by an ancient danger.
    Terror was evident on his face when the sudden noise rang out.
    L'effroi se lisait sur son visage lorsque le bruit soudain retentit.
    A feeling of horror, intense anxiety.
    He felt a deep terror upon entering the abandoned house.
    Il éprouva un effroi profond en entrant dans la maison abandonnée.
    A state of alertness or panic in the face of a threat.
    The terror of the public was palpable during the announcement of the fire.
    L'effroi du public était palpable lors de l'annonce de l'incendie.

    Etymology

    The word 'effroi' comes from the old French 'efroi', which means fear or terror, derived from the Latin 'frigus', meaning cold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be seized with terror
    To experience a sudden and intense fear.
    être saisi d'effroi
    a mortal terror
    A fear that seems capable of causing death.
    un effroi mortel
    general terror
    A collective fear felt by a group.
    effroi général

    Related Words

    fright
    A feeling of fear lighter than terror.
    frayeur
    anxiety
    A state of worry and psychological tension.
    angoisse
    dread
    An extreme terror that can cause shock.
    épouvante

    Slang Meanings

    Intense fear or a joke about fear.
    When he saw the horror movie, he was terrified like crazy.
    Quand il a vu le film d'horreur, il a eu un effroi de fou.
    An exaggerated reaction to a stressful situation.
    He was scared for no reason when he heard the noise.
    Il a eu un effroi pour rien quand il a entendu le bruit.