This is the 7468th most frequent French word.
peur
Fear.
The word 'peur' here is used in conjunction with the verb 'avoir' (to have) to express a feeling of being scared.
Il a peur de l'obscurité.
He is afraid of the dark.
The word 'peur' is used as a noun to denote a feeling or emotion associated with 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 indicating an emotional state that can be overcome.