French Word · Intermediate
craindre
to fear
Pronunciation: /kʁɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to fear".
Example
J'ai perdu mon portefeuille. — Merde, ça craint.
I've lost my wallet. — Shit, that sucks.
Practice tips
- Practice craindre 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.