fear

• Émotion désagréable provoquée par la conviction que quelqu'un ou quelque chose est dangereux, peut causer de la douleur ou représente une menace.

indénombrable

1. Emotion of dangerA2formal

   An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

   Peur (émotion de danger)

   • She felt a sudden fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • His fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
   • The child's fear of the dark kept him awake.

   Synonymesalarmanxietyapprehensiondismaydreadfrighthorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antonymesboldnessbraverycouragefearlessness

2. B1formal

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

   crainte (anxiété, inquiétude)

   • He expressed his fear that the project might fail.
   • There is a growing fear of unemployment in the region.
   • Her fear of losing her job made her work harder.

   Synonymesanxietyapprehensionconcerndreadforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antonymesbraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

3. B2formal

   A feeling of deep respect or awe, often mixed with fear.

   crainte révérencielle

   • The ancient people lived in fear of the gods.
   • He spoke of the king with fear and reverence.
   • The soldiers had a healthy fear of their commander.

   Synonymesawedreadrespectreverenceveneration

• Verbe exprimant la peur ou l'inquiétude face à un danger ou à un événement possible, ou encore le fait de redouter quelque chose.

A verb used to express the feeling of being afraid or worried about something that might happen.

1. Be afraid ofA2formal

   To be scared or frightened of someone or something.

   craindre

   • She fears spiders more than anything else.
   • He fears the dark and always sleeps with a light on.
   • Many people fear public speaking.

   Synonymesapprehenddreadshrink from

   Antonymesbraveconfrontface

2. Worry aboutB1formal

   To be worried or anxious about a possible future event or outcome.

   craindre (pour/que)

   • I fear that we might miss the deadline.
   • They fear the worst after the earthquake.
   • She fears losing her job due to the company's financial troubles.

   Synonymesagonizeapprehenddreadfretworry

   Antonymesembracewelcome

3. Regret to sayB2formal

   Used to express that something unpleasant is true or likely.

   Craindre (au sens de déplorer)

   • I fear I have bad news for you.
   • He fears he cannot attend the wedding.
   • We fear the situation will only get worse.

   Synonymessuspect