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    Traça (en. Trace)

    /tʁasa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of anxiety or psychological tension.
    He felt intense stage fright before going on stage.
    Il a ressenti un traça intense avant de monter sur scène.
    Feeling of agitation or emotional pressure.
    His stage fright was palpable during his speech.
    Son traça était palpable lors de son discours.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have stage fright
    To feel anxiety before doing something in public.
    avoir le trac
    to be overwhelmed by stage fright
    To be overwhelmed by anxiety or nervousness.
    être en proie au trac
    to dispel stage fright
    To gather one's courage to overcome anxiety.
    dissiper le trac

    Related Words

    stress
    State of mental or emotional tension.
    stress
    anxiety
    Feeling of worry or fear.
    angoisse
    nervousness
    State of tension or stress related to anxiety.
    nervosité

    Slang Meanings

    To have stress before an exam.
    I'm too nervous before taking this test.
    J'ai trop de trac avant de passer ce contrôle.
    To be nervous in a social situation.
    He was nervous at the party; he didn't know what to say.
    Il a eu du trac à la fête, il ne savait pas trop quoi dire.