French Expression · Intermediate
avoir peur
to fear, be afraid
Pronunciation: /a.vwaʁ pœʁ/
Meaning
to fear, be afraid
Example
J'ai peur qu'il ne parte.
I am afraid that he will leave.
Practice tips
- Practice avoir peur out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.