alarm

• Sentiment soudain de peur ou d'inquiétude, ou appareil qui émet un son fort pour avertir d'un danger ou pour réveiller quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, or a device that makes a loud noise to warn of danger or to wake someone.

1. Warning deviceA1formal

   A device that makes a loud noise to warn people of danger or to wake them.

   Dispositif d’alarme

   • The fire alarm went off suddenly.
   • I set my alarm clock for 6 AM.
   • The car alarm scared the neighbors.

   Synonymesalertbellbuzzerhornklaxonsignalsirenwarning device

2. A2formal

   A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety about possible danger.

   alarme (sentiment de peur)

   • She felt alarm when she heard the news.
   • There is growing alarm about climate change.
   • His face showed alarm at the unexpected sound.

   Synonymesanxietyapprehensionconsternationdismaydreadfearfrightpanictrepidationunease

   Antonymescalmcomposureequanimity

3. Warning signalB1formal

   A signal or message that warns of danger or problems.

   Alarme (signal d'alerte)

   • The alarm was raised about the approaching storm.
   • Security alarms are triggered by unauthorized entry.
   • The government issued an alarm about the virus outbreak.

   Synonymesalertdistress signalsignalsirenwarning

• Verbe signifiant provoquer chez quelqu'un de la peur, de l'inquiétude ou de l'anxiété, ou alerter soudainement.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Cause fear or worryB1formal

   To make someone feel frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant.

   alarmer

   • The news alarmed the entire community.
   • His sudden illness alarmed his family.
   • The strange noise alarmed the neighbors.

   Synonymesdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunsettleworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Fill with apprehensionB2formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy about potential danger.

   alarmer

   • The doctor's warning alarmed her about her health.
   • Rising crime rates alarmed the residents.
   • The report alarmed investors about the economy.

   Synonymesdauntdisquietdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunnerveupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe