This is the 9269th most frequent French word.
craint
"Feared."
The word 'craint' is used here as a verb in the present indicative tense, expressing fear or concern.
Il craint que la pluie ne commence bientôt.
He fears that the rain might start soon.
In this sentence, 'craint' functions as a verb again, indicating someone's fear or dread towards a certain thing.
Elle est une personne qui craint les hauteurs.
She is a person who fears heights.
Here, the related word 'craintes', a noun derived from 'craint', is used to refer to fears or worries as objects.