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apeuré

frightened

adjective ah-puh-REH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

scared

Usage Note

Apeuré describes a state of fear, typically sudden or sustained, and is often used of animals or people caught off guard. The feminine is apeurée. It is similar to effrayé but suggests a more lingering, cowering fear, as in un animal apeuré dans un coin (a frightened animal in a corner).

Examples

"Le chien apeuré se cachait sous le lit."

Natural Translation

The frightened dog was hiding under the bed.

Literal Translation

The dog frightened itself-was-hiding under the bed.

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