Usage examples of "were afraid" in English with translation to French

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Translations: all98 avoir peur98
They were afraid of the teacher. Ils avaient peur du professeur.
They were afraid of being overheard. Ils avaient peur d'être écoutés.
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Most blacks were too afraid to vote. La plupart des noirs avaient trop peur pour voter.
I am afraid of death. J'ai peur de la mort.
I am afraid of bears. J'ai peur des ours.
I am afraid to go. J'ai peur d'y aller.
I am afraid of dying. J'ai peur de mourir.
I am afraid of dogs. J'ai peur des chiens.
They are afraid of death. Ils ont peur de la mort.
Frogs are afraid of snakes. Les grenouilles ont peur des serpents.
People are afraid of war. Les gens ont peur de la guerre.
Animals are afraid of fire. Les animaux ont peur du feu.
He is afraid of swimming. Il a peur de nager.
Mary is afraid of spiders. Marie a peur des araignées.
He is afraid of death. Il a peur de la mort.
She is afraid of cats. Elle a peur des chats.
He is afraid of dogs. Il a peur des chiens.
Nancy is afraid of dogs. Nancy a peur des chiens.
He is afraid of Father. Il a peur de père.
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