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Avoir peur
Avoir peur literally means "to have fear." French uses "avoir" (to have) for many states.
Examples in context
Les enfants ont peur du noir pendant la nuit.
The children are afraid of the dark during the night.
J'ai peur de rater le dernier train pour rentrer.
I am afraid of missing the last train to go home.
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