English–French

“terrifying” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/efʁwajabl/

Example

C'est effroyable.

It's terrifying.

Illustration for effroyable (terrifying)

How to say “terrifying” in French

“Terrifying” in French is effroyable.

A sight or situation so shocking that the mind recoils.

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

Example sentences with effroyable

Ils ont vécu une expérience effroyable.

They had a terrible experience.

Tips for using effroyable

  • Effroyable agrees in gender and number: une scène effroyable, but des scènes effroyables.

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