craindre
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craindre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (to dread)
a. to be afraid of
Ma mère craint beaucoup la foule et les endroits clos.My mother is very afraid of crowds and enclosed spaces.
b. to be scared of
Tu ne crains pas de manquer ton train si tu ne mets pas ton réveil ?Aren't you scared of missing your train if you don't set your alarm?
a. to be sensitive to
Pour les murs extérieurs, nous avons choisi une peinture qui ne craint pas les températures élevées.For the exterior walls, we chose a paint that is not sensitive to high temperatures.
b. to not like
Ma peau craint le soleil. Je suis obligé de mettre beaucoup de crème solaire.My skin doesn't like the sun. I have to use a lot of sunscreen.
a. to be afraid
Je sais qu’il fait trop froid pour sortir, mais je crains que nous n’ayons pas le choix.I know it's too cold to go outside, but I'm afraid we have no choice.
b. to fear
Je voulais acheter des billets pour le concert, mais je crains qu’il ne soit trop tard.I wanted to buy tickets for the concert, but I fear it's too late.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
4. (slang) (to be bad or unpleasant)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
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