I was afraid of
Quand j'étais en primaire, j'avais peur de ce genre de manège.
When I was in elementary school, I was afraid of this kind of ride.
— Silent Voice (2016)
J'avais peur de poser des questions car je ne voulais pas avoir l'air idiote.
I was afraid to ask questions because I didn’t want to look stupid.
J'avais peur de ce qu'il me restait à découvrir et à faire.
I was afraid of what I still had to discover and do.
— Apocalypse Now (1979)
J'avais peur de rater le vol, j'ai envoyé David m'enregistrer.
I was afraid of missing the flight, so I sent David to check me in.
— Le Cinquième Élément (1997)
J'avais peur de me faire agresser.
I was afraid I was going to be attacked.
I was afraid of my father.
I was afraid to speak.