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    Horreurs (en. Horrors)

    /ɔ.ʁœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Abominable or frightening thing.
    The horrors of war are difficult to describe.
    Les horreurs de la guerre sont difficiles à décrire.
    Intense feeling of fear.
    She was paralyzed by the horrors of the scene.
    Elle était paralysée par les horreurs de la scène.
    Tragic or shocking event.
    The horrors of the past must not be forgotten.
    Les horreurs du passé ne doivent pas être oubliées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'horroris', derived from 'horror' meaning 'shudder' or 'fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see horrors
    To witness terrifying things.
    voir des horreurs
    to talk about horrors
    To discuss shocking subjects.
    parler des horreurs
    the horrors of war
    The atrocities and suffering caused by military conflicts.
    les horreurs de la guerre
    to repeat horrors
    To mention tragic events repeatedly.
    répéter les horreurs

    Related Words

    horrible
    The quality of what is terrifying or dreadful.
    horrible
    horror
    Intense feeling of dread.
    horreur

    Slang Meanings

    It's horrifying!
    When I heard the news, I thought: this is horrifying!
    Quand j'ai appris la nouvelle, j'ai pensé : c'est l'horreur!
    A crazy thing
    This movie is a crazy thing, full of horrors!
    Ce film, c'est un truc de fou, plein d'horreurs!