apprehension

• Nom désignant un sentiment d'inquiétude, de peur ou d'anxiété face à quelque chose qui va arriver, ou l'acte de comprendre ou de saisir une idée.

A noun referring to a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease about something that is going to happen, or the act of understanding or grasping an idea.

1. Anxiety or fearB2formal

   A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.

   appréhension (crainte)

   • She felt a sense of apprehension before the job interview.
   • His apprehension about the surgery was understandable.
   • The students waited with apprehension for their exam results.

   Synonymesanxietyconcerndisquietdreadfearforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureconfidenceeasereassurance

2. Understanding or comprehensionC1formal

   The act of grasping or understanding an idea or concept.

   compréhension

   • The philosopher's theory is beyond the apprehension of most people.
   • Her quick apprehension of the problem impressed the team.
   • The course aims to improve students' apprehension of complex texts.

   Synonymescognitioncomprehensionconceptiondiscernmentgraspintellectionperceptionunderstanding

3. Arrest or captureC1formal

   The act of seizing or capturing someone, especially by legal authority.

   appréhension (arrestation)

   • The police announced the apprehension of the suspect.
   • The apprehension of the fugitive took place near the border.
   • The warrant led to the swift apprehension of the criminal.

   Synonymesarrestcapturedetentionseizuretaking into custody