How is the word peur translated from French to English

English translation
fear
noun

Sentiment désagréable provoqué par un danger.

An unpleasant feeling caused by danger.

Examples with “peur”

See how the word “peur” is used in sentences

  • Il a peur du vide. — He has a fear of heights.

  • Ils craignent de perdre leur emploi. — They fear losing their jobs.

  • La peur l'a empêchée de prendre la parole à la réunion. — Fear kept her from speaking up at the meeting.

  • Beaucoup de conducteurs craignent les routes verglacées plus que la pluie. — Many drivers fear icy roads more than rain.

  • Les enfants regardaient l'orage sans peur. — The children watched the storm without fear.

  • J'ai craint le pire quand la lumière s'est éteinte. — I feared the worst when the lights went out.

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