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    Menaçante (en. Threatening)

    /mɛ.na.sɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That foreshadows danger or a threat.
    The sky was threatening before the storm.
    Le ciel était menaçant avant la tempête.
    That attacks in a threatening manner.
    His attitude was threatening towards others.
    Son attitude était menaçante envers les autres.
    That evokes risk or intimidation.
    He had a threatening look.
    Il avait un regard menaçant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'menacer' with the suffix '-ant' indicating a state or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a threatening look
    A look that provokes fear or concern.
    un regard menaçant
    threatening attitude
    Behavior that inspires fear.
    attitude menaçante
    veiled threat
    A threat that is not clearly expressed but is insinuated.
    menace voilée

    Related Words

    to threaten
    To make a threat, announce a danger.
    menacer
    threat
    Expression of an imminent danger.
    menace
    anxiety
    State of deep fear or concern.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    An intimidating demeanor.
    He adopted a threatening demeanor to earn respect.
    Il a mis son air menaçant pour se faire respecter.
    To frighten with words.
    She always has veiled threats in her speeches.
    Elle a toujours des menaces voilées dans ses discours.