à faire peur
French
Etymology
Literally, “to frighten”; from faire peur.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a fɛʁ pœʁ/
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Adverb
- extremely
- bête à faire peur ― dumb as a post
- laid à faire peur ― ugly as sin
- maigre à faire peur ― thin as a rake
Usage notes
Used with depreciatory adjectives.
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