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    Panique (en. Panic)

    /pa.nik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of great fear that suddenly grips someone.
    Panic swept through the crowd during the fire.
    La panique a envahi la foule lors de l'incendie.
    A situation where emotions take over reason.
    It's difficult to think clearly in times of panic.
    Il est difficile de penser clairement en cas de panique.
    An instinctive reaction to imminent danger.
    Panic spread when the alarm rang.
    La panique s'est répandue quand l'alarme a retenti.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'panicus', meaning 'related to Pan', the god of shepherds, associated with terror.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a panic
    To be in a state of great fear.
    avoir la panique
    to create panic
    To provoke a collective fear.
    créer la panique
    panic on board
    Expression used to describe a chaotic or desperate situation.
    panique à bord

    Related Words

    emergency situation
    An event requiring immediate intervention.
    situation d'urgence
    stress
    Mental or emotional pressure felt in difficult situations.
    stress
    crisis
    A moment of intense tension requiring quick action.
    crise

    Slang Meanings

    Freak out
    When he saw the snake, he totally freaked out.
    Quand il a vu le serpent, il a totalement freaké out.
    To panic
    Don't panic over a small problem, it will work itself out.
    Ne t'affole pas pour un petit problème, ça va s'arranger.