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It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

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It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

This question relates to:French lesson "De peur que + ne explétif + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = for fear that in French"
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Hi CrystalMaiden,

Indeed the expression 'de peur que' translates into 'for fear that' or 'lest' (as in lest we forget) in English. 

It actually means 'to avoid the risk of' and is widely used in French.

e.g. Je ne lui ai pas dit de peur qu'il ne se fâche....

Hope this helps!

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It actually makes more sense in French. Even I struggle with understanding, " FOR fear that. "

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