awe

émerveillement, admiration

Grande surprise et admiration devant quelque chose d’extraordinaire que l’on voit ou vit.

En anglais simple : A strong feeling of surprise and admiration when you see or experience something amazing.

• We watched the fireworks in awe.
• The mountain view filled me with awe.
• She felt a sense of awe beneath the stars.

Comment l'utiliser : in awe of someone/something (I was in awe of her skill.)

Synonymes : wonder, amazement

Expressions courantes : in awe, sense of awe, awe at something

crainte révérencielle

Profond respect mêlé de peur envers quelqu’un ou quelque chose de puissant.

En anglais simple : A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear towards someone or something powerful.

• The king inspired awe.
• They stood in awe of the ancient god.
• Her severe manner filled the children with awe.

Comment l'utiliser : in awe of someone/something (The villagers were in awe of their ruler.)

Synonymes : reverence

Expressions courantes : in awe, awe of someone, awe and fear

impressionner, intimider

Faire ressentir à quelqu’un un profond respect mêlé de peur.

En anglais simple : To make someone feel deep respect mixed with fear.

• His power awed them.
• The visitors were awed by the temple’s solemn grandeur.
• The ruler’s presence awed even his boldest critics.

Comment l'utiliser : be awed by someone/something (We were awed by the king’s authority.)

Synonymes : overawe

Expressions courantes : awe someone, awed by something, awe the crowd