avoir le trac
to have stage fright; to be nervous
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a.vwaʁ lə tʁak/
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Cultural Note
'Le trac' specifically describes performance anxiety — the nervousness before a public appearance, exam, or important event. It is distinct from general anxiety ('anxiété') and is considered a normal, even healthy response in French culture.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai un trac fou avant chaque examen.
I get terribly nervous before every exam.
Même les grands acteurs ont le trac.
Even great actors get stage fright.