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frightened
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənd/
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtnd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb “frighten”.
Translations
The frightened mouse darted back into its hole.
La souris effrayée s'est précipitée dans son trou.
Additional translations
Definitions
The frightened mouse darted back into its hole.
more frightened
Comp.
most frightened
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənəd/
Translations
The frightened child clung to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.
L'enfant effrayé s'accrochait à la jambe de sa mère pendant l'orage.
Additional translations
Definitions
The frightened child clung to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.
frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Participle
frightening
ing-form
UK
/ˈfraɪtən/
US
/ˈfraɪtən/
Translations
The loud noise frightened the children.
Le bruit fort a effrayé les enfants.
The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.
L’apparition soudaine de l’ombre lui a fait peur.
Additional translations
Definitions
The loud noise frightened the children.
The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.
frightened
The past participle "frightened" is routinely used as an adjective ("a frightened child").
Translations
The frightened woman called for help.
La femme effrayée a appelé à l’aide.
Additional translations
Definitions
The frightened woman called for help.
Definitions
It was a frightening sight.