Sentence examples of "were afraid" in English

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They were afraid of the teacher. Ils avaient peur du professeur.

They were afraid of being overheard. Ils avaient peur d'être écoutés.

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex, But Were Afraid To Ask. Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur le sexe, mais que vous aviez peur de demander.

Most blacks were too afraid to vote. La plupart des noirs avaient trop peur pour voter.

I am afraid of dogs. J'ai peur des chiens.

I am afraid of death. J'ai peur de la mort.

I am afraid of dying. J'ai peur de mourir.

I am afraid of bears. J'ai peur des ours.

I am afraid to go. J'ai peur d'y aller.

Animals are afraid of fire. Les animaux ont peur du feu.

Frogs are afraid of snakes. Les grenouilles ont peur des serpents.

People are afraid of war. Les gens ont peur de la guerre.

They are afraid of death. Ils ont peur de la mort.

He is afraid of snakes. Il a peur des serpents.

He is afraid of dogs. Il a peur des chiens.

She is afraid of dogs. Elle a peur des chiens.

He is afraid of swimming. Il a peur de nager.

Mary is afraid of spiders. Marie a peur des araignées.

He is afraid to swim. Il a peur de nager.

He is afraid of death. Il a peur de la mort.

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