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frighten

/ˈfraɪtən/

frightenverb

frightened

Past Simple

frightened

Past Participle

frightening

ing-form

/ˈfraɪtən/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

frightenpast participle

Definitions

Feeling or showing fear.

The frightened woman called for help.

frightengerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing fear; alarming.

It was a frightening sight.