peur
fear
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pœʁ/
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Cultural Note
In French, fear is expressed with 'avoir peur' (to have fear) rather than 'être peur.' The expression 'avoir une peur bleue' (to have a blue fear) means to be terrified, possibly referencing the blue pallor of extreme fright.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai peur du noir.
I'm afraid of the dark.
Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs.
She overcame her fear of heights.