irrational fear

In French, the word 'phobie' is used to describe an irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities. It can be combined with different prefixes to indicate the specific type of fear, such as 'claustrophobie' for fear of confined spaces or 'arachnophobie' for fear of spiders. Phobies are often experienced intensely and can lead to avoidance behaviors.