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    Redouté (en. Feared)

    [ʁə.dɥ.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Inspiring fear or apprehension.
    This monster is feared by all the children in the village.
    Ce monstre est redouté par tous les enfants du village.
    Designating something particularly impressive or dangerous.
    This player is feared on the field because of his skills.
    Ce joueur est redouté sur le terrain en raison de ses compétences.
    Describes a person whose reputation evokes fear.
    The lawyer is feared in the legal field for his tenacity.
    L’avocat est redouté dans le milieu juridique pour sa ténacité.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'redouter', which itself comes from the Latin 'redúctare', meaning 'to return, to go back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be feared
    To be considered a threat or a source of fear.
    être redouté
    reputed and feared
    To have a reputation that inspires both respect and fear.
    réputé et redouté
    feared for his talents
    To be feared because of one's skills or abilities.
    redouté pour ses talents

    Related Words

    to fear
    To be afraid of something.
    redouter
    fear
    Emotion felt in the face of danger.
    peur
    fearful
    Who easily experiences fear.
    craintif

    Slang Meanings

    Fear him!
    When she's angry, fear her! She is feared in the street.
    Quand elle est en colère, crains-la ! Elle est redoutée dans la rue.
    Don't be reckless!
    Be careful of that guy, he is feared by everyone.
    Fais attention à ce type, il est redouté par tout le monde.