fearful

fearful
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. peureux
The teenager is too fearful to watch horror movies.Cet adolescent est trop peureux pour regarder des films d'horreur.
b. craintif
Jenny has always been a fearful person.Jenny a toujours été une personne craintive.
a. terrible
The fearful storm last night caused high winds and hail.La terrible tempête d'hier soir a provoqué des vents violents et de la grêle.
b. épouvantable
My son had a fearful nightmare.Mon fils a fait un cauchemar épouvantable.
c. affreux
I saw a fearful snake at the aquarium!J'ai vu un serpent affreux à l'aquarium !
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