English–French
“scared” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/efʁɛje/
Example
Les enfants sont effrayés par le tonnerre.
The children are scared of thunder.
How to say “scared” in French
“Scared” in French is effrayé.
A person caught in a brief alarm, with tense features and attention fixed on a threat.
Example sentences with effrayé
Il était effrayé à l'idée de parler en public.
He was afraid at the thought of speaking in public.
Tips for using effrayé
- Effrayé agrees with the person described, as in effrayée for a feminine singular subject, and the usual pattern is être effrayé par something.