effrayer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to frighten
Le bruit étrange m'a effrayé !The weird noise frightened me!
b. to terrify
La maison hantée a effrayé les enfants.The haunted house terrified the children.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to deter)
a. to frighten off
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Le mauvais état de la maison a effrayé les acheteurs.The poor condition of the house frightened off buyers.
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