No. 7,468 in French

peur

Fear.

In a sentence

Il a peur de l'obscurité.
He is afraid of the dark.
The word 'peur' here is used in conjunction with the verb 'avoir' (to have) to express a feeling of being scared.
Les enfants ont montré de la peur face au chien.
The children showed fear in front of the dog.
The word 'peur' is used as a noun to denote a feeling or emotion associated with being scared.
Elle surmonte sa peur grâce à son courage.
She overcomes her fear thanks to her courage.
The word 'peur' is used as a noun indicating an emotional state that can be overcome.

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