English–French

“stage fright” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁak/

Example

J'ai le trac avant la réunion.

I have stage fright before the meeting.

Illustration for trac (stage fright)

How to say “stage fright” in French

“Stage fright” in French is trac.

A tightening knot in the body and voice just before speaking or performing, caused by fear of making a mistake.

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

Example sentences with trac

Avant de monter sur scène, elle a eu le trac.

Before going on stage, she had stage fright.

Tips for using trac

  • French normally uses the fixed expression 'avoir le trac', with the definite article, rather than a bare noun after the verb.

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