It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

CrystalMaiden 7.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi CrystalMaiden,

Indeed the expression 'de peur que' translates into 'for fear that' or 'lest' (as in lest we forget) in English. 

It actually means 'to avoid the risk of' and is widely used in French.

e.g. Je ne lui ai pas dit de peur qu'il ne se fâche....

Hope this helps!

It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

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