panique

/pa.nik/

nounfeminine

panic (a sudden, overwhelming fear)

panic (a state of confusion or disorder caused by fear)

C'était la panique totale quand le métro s'est arrêté dans le tunnel.

It was total panic when the metro stopped in the tunnel.

Synonyms:terreur, angoisse, affolement, désarroi

verbInd1stPresSing1,3

to panic

to become frightened or lose one's composure

Il panique dès qu'il doit parler en public.

He panics as soon as he has to speak in public.

Synonyms:s'affoler, prendre peur, perdre son sang-froid