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frighten

/ˈfraɪtən/

Translations

frightenverb

frightened

Past Simple

frightened

Past Participle

frightening

Gerund

/ˈfraɪtən/

faire peur àConstruction courante avec un complément introduit par « à ».

The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.

L’apparition soudaine de l’ombre lui a fait peur.

The loud noise frightened the children.

Le bruit fort a effrayé les enfants.

Additional translations

apeurerPlus littéraire ou soutenu.

Synonyms

Antonyms

frightenverb

To make someone afraid or anxious.

The loud noise frightened the children.

To cause someone to feel fear or alarm, especially suddenly.

The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.