craindre
to fear; to be afraid of
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kʁɛ̃dʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Craindre' is more formal and literary than 'avoir peur.' It follows the irregular -aindre conjugation pattern shared with 'plaindre' and 'contraindre.' In formal French, 'je crains que' requires the subjunctive.
📝 Example Sentences
Je crains le pire.
I fear the worst.
Il n'y a rien à craindre.
There is nothing to fear.