Agitant (en. Agitating)
/aʒitɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that causes agitation or movement.
The noise of the drums was very agitating.
Le bruit des tambours était fortement agitant.
Characterizes a state of excitement or disturbance.
The lively discussion was really agitating.
La discussion animée était vraiment agitante.
Refers to events that provoke a strong emotional reaction.
The images of the demonstrations were agitating.
Les images des manifestations étaient agitantes.
Etymology
From the verb to agitate, from Latin 'agitare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
agitating sensation
a sensation that causes strong excitement or agitation.
sensation agitante
agitating thoughts
thoughts that cause worry or anxiety.
pensées agitations
Related Words
agitation
State of disorder or intense movement.
agitation
to agitate
To cause movement or disturbance.
agiter
agitated
Characterized by incessant movement.
agité
Slang Meanings
Exciting in the sense of very lively or enjoyable.
This concert was really agitating!
Ce concert était vraiment agit!
Disturbing to the point of being unsettling.
His way of speaking was a bit agitating.
Sa façon de parler était un peu agitante.