French Word · Intermediate
effrayer
to frighten, to scare, to affray
Pronunciation: /e.fʁɛ.je/
Meaning
to frighten, to scare, to affray
Example
C'est le silence qui m'effraie.
It's silence that frightens me.
Practice tips
- Practice effrayer 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.