English–French

“freak out” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/flipe/

Example

Elle a flippé en entendant le bruit.

She freaked out when she heard the noise.

Illustration for flipper (freak out)

How to say “freak out” in French

“Freak out” in French is flipper.

A person suddenly loses composure when fear takes over.

Full entry for flipper: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with flipper

On flippe souvent avant un entretien.

We often get scared before an interview.

Tips for using flipper

  • Flipper is familiar spoken French and is best avoided in formal or highly respectful situations.

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