A1 adjective Neutre #2,674 le plus courant

scary

/ˈskɛəri/

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

Exemples

3 sur 5
1

I don't like watching scary movies late at night.

I do not enjoy viewing frightening films during the night.

2

The sudden drop in the stock market was a scary prospect for investors.

The quick decline in stocks was a frightening possibility for people with investments.

3

That big dog looks really scary!

That large dog appears very frightening!

Famille de mots

Nom
scariness
Verb
scare
Adverbe
scarily
Adjectif
scary
Apparenté
scarecrow
💡

Astuce mémo

'Scary' rhymes with 'hairy'. Imagine a big, hairy spider—that is definitely scary!

Quiz rapide

The haunted house was very _____, so the children were afraid to go inside.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : scary

Exemples

1

I don't like watching scary movies late at night.

everyday

I do not enjoy viewing frightening films during the night.

2

The sudden drop in the stock market was a scary prospect for investors.

formal

The quick decline in stocks was a frightening possibility for people with investments.

3

That big dog looks really scary!

informal

That large dog appears very frightening!

4

The study examined how children react to scary masks in a controlled environment.

academic

The research looked at kids' reactions to frightening masks in a laboratory setting.

5

It is a scary time to start a new company given the current inflation.

business

It is a frightening period to begin a business because of rising prices.

Famille de mots

Nom
scariness
Verb
scare
Adverbe
scarily
Adjectif
scary
Apparenté
scarecrow

Collocations courantes

scary movie a film designed to cause fear
scary story a tale told to frighten people
look scary to have a frightening appearance
scary thought a frightening idea or possibility
really scary extremely frightening

Phrases Courantes

scary stuff

frightening things or events

a bit scary

slightly frightening

scary-looking

appearing to be frightening

Souvent confondu avec

scary vs scared

'Scary' describes the thing that causes fear (The movie is scary), while 'scared' describes the person feeling the fear (I am scared).

📝

Notes d'usage

At level A1, use 'scary' to describe anything that makes you want to run away or hide. It is much more common in spoken English than 'frightening'.

⚠️

Erreurs courantes

Students often say 'I am scary' when they mean they are afraid. Remember: 'I am scared' (my feeling), but 'The monster is scary' (the monster's quality).

💡

Astuce mémo

'Scary' rhymes with 'hairy'. Imagine a big, hairy spider—that is definitely scary!

📖

Origine du mot

Derived from the verb 'scare', which comes from the Old Norse word 'skyrra', meaning to frighten or to avoid.

Modèles grammaticaux

comparative: scarier superlative: scariest used before nouns or after the verb 'to be'
🌍

Contexte culturel

In Western cultures, 'scary' things are celebrated during Halloween through costumes and haunted houses.

Quiz rapide

The haunted house was very _____, so the children were afraid to go inside.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : scary

Mots lis

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

C'tait utile ?
Pas encore de commentaires. Soyez le premier à partager vos idées !

Commencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement

Commence Gratuitement