freak

• Nom désignant une personne, un animal ou une chose qui est inhabituel, anormal ou en dehors de la norme, souvent de manière frappante ou extrême.

A noun referring to a person, animal, or thing that is unusual, abnormal, or deviates from the norm, often in a striking or extreme way.

1. Unusual personB2informal

   A person who is considered strange, abnormal, or unconventional.

   Personne étrange ou marginale

   • He was called a freak because of his unusual hobbies.
   • The kids at school thought she was a freak for dressing differently.
   • Don't be such a freak about the mess.

   Synonymesaberrationanomalydevianteccentricmaverickmisfitnonconformistoddballoddityoutcastweirdo

   Antonymesconformistconventionalnormal

2. B1informal

   A person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about a particular subject or activity.

   passionné, mordu

   • He's a fitness freak who goes to the gym every day.
   • She's a history freak and knows everything about ancient civilizations.
   • My brother is a car freak and can name any model.

   Synonymesaddictaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanaticfiendmaniacnuts

3. Sudden eventB2informal

   An unexpected or unusual event, often with negative connotations.

   événement imprévu

   • A freak storm caused power outages across the city.
   • It was a freak accident that no one could have predicted.
   • A freak wave hit the boat, surprising everyone on board.

   Synonymesaberrationanomalycapriceflukeoddityquirkvagary

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte réaction émotionnelle, généralement de surprise, de colère ou d'excitation, souvent de manière incontrôlée.

A verb used to express a strong emotional reaction, typically of surprise, anger, or excitement, often in an uncontrolled manner.

1. Become very upset or excitedB2informal

   To react with extreme emotion, such as panic, anger, or excitement.

   paniquer, devenir fou

   • She freaked out when she saw the spider.
   • He freaked when he heard the news about the accident.
   • Don't freak; everything will be fine.

   Synonymesflip outlose itpanic

   Antonymescalmcomposerelax

2. Cause someone to become upsetB2informal

   To make someone feel very upset, anxious, or frightened.

   effrayer / faire paniquer

   • The loud noise freaked the dog out.
   • His sudden appearance freaked her completely.
   • The horror movie freaked the children.

   Synonymesagitatealarmdisconcertdistressfreak outfrightenperturbscareunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

Variantes phrasalfreak out