crainte

/kʁɛ̃t/
1.
nounfeminine

fear

apprehension

worry

J'ai la crainte qu'il ne vienne pas ce soir.

I'm afraid he won't come tonight.

2.
nounfeminine

fear (awe or respect mixed with fear)

awe

Son autorité inspire la crainte chez ses subordonnés.

His authority inspires fear among his subordinates.