English–French

“horror” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oʁœʁ/

Example

Le film m'a rempli d'horreur.

The film filled me with horror.

Illustration for horreur (horror)

How to say “horror” in French

“Horror” in French is horreur.

An overwhelming jolt of fear or revulsion that makes something threatening or shocking feel unbearable.

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

Example sentences with horreur

Il a horreur des araignées.

He detests spiders.

Tips for using horreur

  • Quelle horreur ! often expresses disgust or shocked disapproval rather than literal fear.

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