frayeur

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French

Etymology

From Old French freor, from Latin fragorem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fʁɛ.jœʁ/ ~ /fʁe.jœʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -jœʁ

Noun

frayeur f (plural frayeurs)

  1. fright, fear, dread
    Synonyms: peur, effroi, crainte, hantise

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