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trac

Pronunciation: /tʁak/

“trac” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. track (of an animal)
  2. stage fright, nervousness

In French

  1. Allure du cheval, du mulet, etc.
  2. Trace de la piste des bêtes.
  3. Sentiment d'appréhension irraisonnée avant d'affronter le public, d'entrer en scène. Peur qu’éprouvent les acteurs, chanteurs, orateurs, etc., au moment de paraître en public.
  4. Sentiment d’appréhension éprouvé dans une situation délicate ou cruciale.
  5. Sentiment de tension, de peur et de désarroi dont la cause est diffuse.

Etymology

From Old French trac (“track”), of uncertain origin.

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