Redouter (en. To fear)

/ʁə.dɥ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To be afraid of something.

He fears the consequences of his actions.

Il redoute les conséquences de ses actes.

To anticipate something unpleasant.

She dreads the arrival of winter.

Elle redoute l'arrivée de l'hiver.

To feel fear in the face of an event.

We fear the next storm.

Nous redoutons la prochaine tempête.

From the Latin 'redoutare', composed of 're-' and 'doutare' (to doubt).

to dread the worst

Anticipating the worst possible scenario.

redouter le pire

to fear for one's life

Being afraid for one's own safety.

redouter pour sa vie

to dread an exam

Being anxious about testing one's knowledge.

redouter un examen

fear

Sense of apprehension or fear.

crainte

anxiety

State of intense worry.

angoisse

fear

Emotion caused by a real or imagined danger.

peur

To freak out

I was freaking out about the exam.

Je flippais à l'idée de l'examen.

To be scared

I'm scared before speaking in public.

J'ai les jetons avant de parler en public.