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frightened
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənd/
Translations
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtnd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb “frighten”.
The frightened mouse darted back into its hole.
La souris effrayée s'est précipitée dans son trou.
Additional translations
more frightened
Comp.
most frightened
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənəd/
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
frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Participle
frightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈfraɪtən/
US
/ˈfraɪtən/
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
frightened
The past participle "frightened" is routinely used as an adjective ("a frightened child").
The frightened woman called for help.
La femme effrayée a appelé à l’aide.
Additional translations
Definitions
The frightened mouse darted back into its hole.
The frightened child clung to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.
The loud noise frightened the children.
The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.
The frightened woman called for help.