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    Terreur (en. Terror)

    /tɛʁœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intense and paralyzing fear.
    Terror seized the inhabitants during the attack.
    La terreur s'empara des habitants lors de l'attaque.
    A climate of fear orchestrated to maintain control.
    The regime instilled terror to solidify its power.
    Le régime instaurait la terreur pour asseoir son pouvoir.
    A feeling of imminent danger.
    He felt terror in the face of the unknown.
    Il ressentait la terreur face à l'inconnu.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'terror', meaning 'fear' or 'dread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    everyday terror
    A state of constant fear in everyday life.
    la terreur au quotidien
    to instill terror
    To establish a climate of fear.
    mettre la terreur
    to live in terror
    To be constantly in a state of fear.
    vivre dans la terreur

    Related Words

    terrifying
    That which provokes terror.
    terrifiant
    to terrify
    To cause terror to someone.
    terrifier
    terrifying
    Adjective for something that inspires terror.
    terrifiante

    Slang Meanings

    Blue terror
    He had a blue terror watching the horror movie.
    Il a eu une terreur bleue en voyant le film d'horreur.
    Crazy terror
    It was a crazy terror during the storm.
    C'était une terreur de ouf pendant l'orage.