vert de peur

French

Etymology

Literally, green from fear.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɛʁ də pœʁ/
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Adjective

vert de peur (feminine verte de peur, masculine plural verts de peur, feminine plural vertes de peur)

  1. scared to death, white as a sheet, terrified
    Synonyms: blanc de peur, terrifié, terrorisé

See also

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