frousse

French

Etymology

From onomatopoeic frou- (see frou-frou), elongated by an "s" to show the fear caused by a sudden noise.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fʁus/
  • Rhymes: -us

Noun

frousse f (plural frousses)

  1. (colloquial) fear, terror
    Synonym: trouille

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