What does "peur" mean in French?
"peur" is the French word for "scare".
peur /pˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "scare".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Défis et Revers
Translation and Meaning
- Word: peur
- Language: French
- Meaning: scare
- IPA: /pˈœʁ/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: French Défis et Revers
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Example Sentences
- Elle a eu une peur bleue en voyant cette araignée énorme dans la cuisine. English: She was terrified when she saw that huge spider in the kitchen.
- Sa peur de l'avion l'empêche malheureusement de voyager à l'étranger pour les vacances. English: Their fear of flying unfortunately prevents them from traveling abroad for the holidays.
- La peur du chômage pousse beaucoup de jeunes à accepter des conditions difficiles. English: Fear of unemployment pushes many young people to accept difficult conditions.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "peur"?
"peur" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "peur"?
"peur" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "peur" in a sentence?
Elle a eu une peur bleue en voyant cette araignée énorme dans la cuisine.
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