terrifié

terrified

adjective teh-ree-FYEH Rare

Usage Note

Terrifié is the past participle of terrifier used as an adjective, and it agrees in gender and number: terrifiée (f.), terrifiés (m. pl.). It expresses extreme fright. Note that terrifiant means 'terrifying' (causing fear), while terrifié describes the state of the person experiencing it. A near-synonym is épouvanté.

Examples

"Elle était terrifiée par le bruit dans le couloir."

Natural Translation

She was terrified by the noise in the corridor.

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