Fear

"Fear" in French

crainte

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

crainte

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

crainte

(extreme veneration or awe)

peur

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

peur

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

avoir peur (de)

(feel fear about (something))

craindre

(feel fear about (something))

craindre

(venerate; to feel awe towards)

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