La peur
Example: La peur de l'échec l'empêche souvent d'essayer de nouvelles choses.
Definition
"La peur" refers to the feeling of anxiety or distress caused by the anticipation or awareness of danger, pain, or harm. It often results in an emotional response that can prevent individuals from taking risks or trying new things.
Etymology
The phrase "la peur" comes from the Old French word "paur," which traces back to the Latin "pavor," meaning fear or terror. Did you know that fear as a concept has been deeply explored across many cultures, highlighting its universal role in human survival and behavior?
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"La peur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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