Sentence examples of "was afraid" in English

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She was afraid of the dog. Elle avait peur du chien.

Jim was afraid of physical labor. Jim avait peur d'un travail physique.

She was afraid to travel alone. Elle avait peur de voyager seule.

I was afraid he might die. J'avais peur qu'il meure.

She was afraid to make a speech. Elle avait peur de faire un discours.

Mother was afraid I would get dirty. Maman avait peur que je me salisse.

The boy was afraid of the dark. Le garçon avait peur du noir.

I was afraid of being put into a closet. J'avais peur qu'on me mette dans une armoire.

I was afraid of getting lost in the dark. J'avais peur de me perdre dans le noir.

He said that he was afraid it would be rainy. Il dit qu'il avait peur qu'il ne pleuve.

The girl was afraid to jump down from the roof. La jeune fille avait peur de sauter du toit.

She advised him to go to the police station, but he was afraid to. Elle lui recommanda d'aller au poste de police mais il avait peur de le faire.

Andersen was afraid of dogs, too. Andersen avait aussi peur des chiens.

I was a little afraid. J'avais un peu peur.

I was very afraid in the airplane. J'avais très peur dans l'avion.

I was almost afraid to talk to you. J'avais presque peur de te parler.

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.

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