Translation and Meaning
- Word: peur
- Language: French
- Meaning: scare
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: French Défis et Revers
Pronunciation audio
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Example Sentences
- Si vous faites peur aux autres, le problème paraîtra souvent plus grand qu'il ne l'est. English: If you scare others, the problem will often appear larger than it is.
When and How to Use "peur"
Use "peur" when you want to talk about "scare" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Défis et Revers topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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