Redoutait (en. Feared)

/ʁə.du.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have a great fear or anxiety regarding something.

He feared the consequences of his actions.

Il redoutait les conséquences de ses actes.

To anticipate something unpleasant or bad.

She feared the arrival of a storm.

Elle redoutait l'arrivée d'une tempête.

To experience intense fear related to a future situation.

They feared their parents' reaction.

Ils redoutaient la réaction de leurs parents.

To be worried or apprehensive about an event.

I feared I wouldn't pass my exams.

Je redoutais de ne pas réussir mes examens.

From the verb 'redouter', composed of 're-' and 'douter'.

to fear the worst

To anticipate a very negative outcome.

redouter le pire

to fear a decision

To be afraid of the consequences of a decision.

redouter une décision

to fear the consequences

To have concerns about what might happen next.

redouter les conséquences

formidable

That inspires great fear or respect.

redoutable

doubt

State of uncertainty or distrust.

doute

apprehension

Concern regarding a future event.

appréhension

To be stressed about something.

I'm in a fear mode this weekend because of my oral exam.

Je suis en mode redoutait ce week-end à cause de mon oral.

To be nervous or worried.

She is totally anxious about her job interview.

Elle est totalement redoutait pour son entretien d'embauche.