Example: Elle a peur de parler en public devant tout le monde.
Definition
"Avoir peur de" means to feel fear or anxiety about something, such as an event or situation. For example, it describes the feeling when someone is afraid to speak in public or confront a specific challenge.
Translations
To be afraid of
Tener miedo de
Bang zijn voor
Tenir por de
Angst haben vor
Etymology
The phrase "avoir peur de" comes from French, where "avoir" means to have and "peur" means fear. The combination literally translates to "to have fear of". This expression has been used for centuries to describe the experience of feeling afraid.
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To be afraid of