effrayant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. frightening
Alba lit une histoire d'horreur effrayante.Alba is reading a frightening horror story.
b. chilling
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ne vous fâchez pas contre moi si vous faites des cauchemars. Je vous avais dit que ce serait un film effrayant.Don't get mad at me if you have nightmares. I told you it would be a chilling movie.
a. appalling
Paul est débordé et épuisé. Il a une charge de travail effrayante ces derniers temps.Paul is overwhelmed and exhausted. He's had an appalling workload lately.
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