No. 9,268 in French
craignons
"Craignons" means "let's fear" or "we fear."
In a sentence
Nous craignons les orages qui se forment en été.
We fear the storms that form in summer.
In this sentence, 'craignons' is used as the verb 'fear,' indicating a state of unease towards a natural phenomenon.
Nous craignons qu'il ne soit trop tard pour agir.
We fear that it might be too late to act.
Here, 'craignons' expresses concern about a possibility, highlighting worry or apprehension.
Nous ne craignons pas d'essayer des choses nouvelles.
We do not fear trying new things.
In this instance, 'craignons' is negated to eliminate any sense of fear, embracing openness to new experiences.
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