English–French
“obsession” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tiz/
Example
Elle a la hantise de parler en public.
She has an obsession with speaking in public.
How to say “obsession” in French
“Obsession” in French is hantise.
A persistent fear that circles back until an ordinary situation feels mentally blocked.
Example sentences with hantise
Sa hantise du regard des autres la rend réservée.
Her obsession with other people's scrutiny makes her reserved.
Tips for using hantise
- The common pattern is avoir la hantise de + a noun or infinitive, as in avoir la hantise de l'échec.