trepidation

US /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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trépidation, appréhension, crainte

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

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He felt a sense of trepidation as he approached the stage.
Il ressentit un sentiment de trépidation en s'approchant de la scène.
There was some trepidation about the upcoming exams.
Il y avait une certaine appréhension concernant les examens à venir.