alarmed

• Se dit d'une personne qui ressent soudainement de la peur, de l'inquiétude ou de la préoccupation face à un danger ou un problème potentiel; qui est en état d'alerte ou d'effroi.

Describes a state of being suddenly frightened, worried, or concerned about a potential danger or problem.

1. Feeling fear or anxietyB1formal

   Feeling worried, frightened, or anxious about a potential danger or problem.

   alarmé, inquiet

   • She was alarmed by the sudden noise in the middle of the night.
   • The residents were alarmed about the rising crime rate.
   • He looked alarmed when he heard the news of the accident.

   Synonymesafraidanxiousapprehensivefearfulfrightenedpanickedscaredstartledterrifiedworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedunconcernedunperturbed

2. Fitted with an alarmB2formal

   Protected or equipped with a device that gives a warning signal.

   équipé d'une alarme

   • The house is alarmed with a state-of-the-art security system.
   • All the doors and windows are alarmed to prevent break-ins.
   • The car is alarmed, so it will sound if someone tries to open it.

   Synonymesprotectedwired

• 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