La peur
Example: La peur intense peut provoquer des réactions physiques graves.
Definition
"La peur" is a noun referring to an intense emotional response characterized by feelings of anxiety or apprehension, often triggered by perceived danger or threat, which can cause significant physical reactions in the body.
Etymology
The term "la peur" comes from the Old French word 'paor,' which traces back to the Latin word 'pavor,' meaning fear or terror. Did you know that this word has been used in French for centuries to describe the universal human experience of fear?
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"La peur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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