How is the phrase je crains que translated from French to English

Façon polie d'introduire une mauvaise nouvelle.

A polite way to introduce bad news.

phrase
English translation
I'm afraid that

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  • Je crains que nous soyons déjà fermés. I'm afraid that we are already closed.

  • Je crains que votre commande n'arrive que la semaine prochaine. I'm afraid that your order will arrive next week.

  • « Je crains qu'il ne reste plus de places », a-t-elle dit poliment. "I'm afraid that there are no seats left," she said politely.

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How is “je crains que” translated from French?
“je crains que” translates into English as “I'm afraid that”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “je crains que” mean?
Meaning of “je crains que”: Façon polie d'introduire une mauvaise nouvelle. In English — “I'm afraid that”.
What part of speech is “je crains que”?
“je crains que” is a phrase.
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