fear
US /fɪr/
UK /fɪr/
1.
peur, crainte
an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
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She felt a sudden surge of fear when she heard the strange noise.
Elle ressentit une soudaine montée de peur lorsqu'elle entendit le bruit étrange.
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His greatest fear is losing his family.
Sa plus grande peur est de perdre sa famille.
2.
crainte, respect
a feeling of respect and wonder for something powerful or sacred
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They lived in fear of God.
Ils vivaient dans la crainte de Dieu.
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The ancient people held the mountains in great fear.
Les anciens peuples tenaient les montagnes en grande crainte.
1.
craindre, avoir peur de
be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful
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I fear spiders.
Je crains les araignées.
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She feared for her life.
Elle craignait pour sa vie.
2.
craindre, s'inquiéter pour
feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of
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I fear for his safety.
Je crains pour sa sécurité.
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She feared that the news would upset him.
Elle craignait que la nouvelle ne le contrarie.