French Word · Intermediate
pétoche
fear
Pronunciation: /pe.tɔʃ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "fear".
Example
Tu m'as foutu la pétoche.
You scared the hell out of me.
Practice tips
- Practice pétoche 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.