English–French
“terror” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁœʁ/
Example
La terreur se lisait sur son visage.
Terror was visible on his face.
How to say “terror” in French
“Terror” in French is terreur.
A wave of fear so powerful that the body seems locked in place.
Example sentences with terreur
Elle a crié de terreur quand la porte a claqué.
She screamed in terror when the door slammed.
Tips for using terreur
- Terreur is much stronger and more dramatic than peur; ordinary fear is usually expressed with avoir peur.