paniques

Paniques is a term that lacks a single, established definition in English-language reference works. In many uses, it is the plural form of the French noun panique, which means panic; thus paniques would denote multiple instances of panic in French-language texts. Because English texts seldom adopt the French plural without adaptation, 'paniques' appears primarily in translated writings or as a stylistic choice.

From an etymological perspective, panique derives from Old French panique, which traces to Latin panicus and ultimately to Greek panikos, meaning relating to Pan, the Greek god associated with sudden, irrational fear.

Outside linguistic contexts, 'Paniques' may also appear as a proper noun, used as a name for a fictional group, movement, brand, or place in various creative works. As such, its meaning depends entirely on the specific work.

In scholarly discussions, the term would be handled on a case-by-case basis, with attention to the source language and the author's intention. Because of its ambiguity, readers encountering 'Paniques' should consider context to determine whether it refers to a linguistic plural, a proper noun, or a fictional construct.