French Expression · Intermediate
peur bleue
terror, strong fear
Pronunciation: /pœʁ blø/
Meaning
terror, strong fear
Example
avoir une peur bleue de quelque chose
to be terrified of something, to be scared stiff of something
Practice tips
- Practice peur bleue 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.