How do you say "terrified" in French?

terrifié

Adjective Noun

In French, "terrified" is terrifié.

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Pronunciation

This is tay-ree-FYAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft y glide before it.

Grammar notes

terrifié is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Il était terrifié par le tonnerre fort.

He was terrified of the loud thunder.

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How to remember terrifié

Terrifié is nearly identical to terrified, an easy visual match for pure fear.

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Questions about terrifié

How do you pronounce terrifié?

This is tay-ree-FYAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft y glide before it.

Is terrifié formal or casual?

terrifié is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is terrifié used in French?

terrifié is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il était terrifié par le tonnerre fort. (He was terrified of the loud thunder.).

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