Sentence examples of "was afraid" in English

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He behaved like he was afraid. Il s'est comporté comme s'il était effrayé.

I was afraid I might be late. Je craignais d'être en retard.

I was afraid I'd be late. Je craignais d'être en retard.

She was afraid of waking the baby. Elle craignait de réveiller le bébé.

He was afraid that he might hurt her feelings. Il craignait qu'il puisse blesser ses sentiments.

I was afraid that I might hurt his feelings. Je craignais de heurter sa sensibilité.

I was afraid I wouldn't have the pleasure of meeting you. Je craignais de ne pas avoir le plaisir de vous rencontrer.

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