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fear

UK
/fɪə/
US
/fɪr/

Translations

fearnoun
fears
pl
She was filled with fear as she walked through the dark alley.
Elle était remplie de peur en marchant dans la ruelle sombre.
crainteS’emploie souvent pour une appréhension plus mentale ou anticipée.
There is a fear that the storm will cause significant damage to the coastal areas.
Il y a une crainte que la tempête ne cause des dégâts importants sur les zones côtières.
crainteDans le registre religieux, avec l’idée de respect mêlé d’effroi.
The ancient texts speak of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom.
Les anciens textes parlent de la crainte du Seigneur comme du commencement de la sagesse.
Additional translations
frayeurRegistre courant; insiste sur une peur vive et soudaine.
Synonyms
anxiety
dread
terror
fright
apprehension
panic
horror
trepidation
alarm
unease
Antonyms
courage
confidence
bravery
fearverb
feared
Past Simple
feared
Past Participle
fearing
Gerund
UK
/fɪə/
US
/fɪr/
She feared the consequences of her actions.
Elle craignait les conséquences de ses actes.
craindre pourConstruction usuelle avec un complément de personne ou de chose.
Residents feared for their homes as the wildfire spread.
Les habitants craignaient pour leurs maisons tandis que l’incendie de forêt se propageait.
Additional translations
vénérerDans un contexte religieux ou solennel, pour l’idée de révérence mêlée d’effroi.
Synonyms
dread
frighten
apprehend
panic
terrorize
Antonyms
calm
reassure
comfort
fearadjective
UK
/fɪə/
US
/fɪr/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "fear response") to denote relation to fear.
de peurEmploi attributif; se traduit souvent par une tournure liée à la peur.
The fear response in animals can be triggered by sudden noises.
La réponse de peur chez les animaux peut être déclenchée par des bruits soudains.
Additional translations
effrayantQuand le sens est « qui provoque la peur ».

Definitions

fearnoun
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
She was filled with fear as she walked through the dark alley.
A feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety and well-being of someone.
His fear for his family's safety kept him awake at night.
The likelihood of something unwelcome happening.
There is a fear that the storm will cause significant damage to the coastal areas.
A feeling of reverential awe, especially toward a deity or supreme power; reverence mixed with dread.
The ancient texts speak of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom.
fearverb
To be afraid of someone or something as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.
She feared the consequences of her actions.
To regard with reverence and awe, especially in a religious context.
The villagers feared the deity and offered sacrifices regularly.
To feel apprehension or anxiety for someone or something; to worry that something bad may happen.
Residents feared for their homes as the wildfire spread.
fearadjective
Relating to or characterized by fear; intended to induce or connected with fear.
The fear response in animals can be triggered by sudden noises.
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