blanc de peur

French

Etymology

From blanc (“white”) +‎ de +‎ peur (“fear”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /blɑ̃ d(ə) pœʁ/
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Adjective

blanc de peur (feminine blanche de peur, masculine plural blancs de peur, feminine plural blanches de peur)

  1. scared to death, white as a sheet, terrified
    Synonyms: vert de peur, terrifié, terrorisé
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