Agitation (en. Hustle)
/aʒita.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of anxiety or emotional disturbance.
Her agitation was noticeable during the interview.
Son agitation était perceptible pendant l'interview.
Disordered movement or physical agitation.
The agitation of the protesters was palpable in the air.
L'agitation des manifestants était palpable dans l'air.
A series of rapid and irregular movements.
The agitation of the waves made navigation difficult.
L'agitation des vagues rendait la navigation difficile.
Etymology
From Latin 'agitatio', meaning 'the action of shaking'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inner agitation
State of nervousness or inner worry.
agitation intérieure
to create agitation
To cause trouble or disagreements.
créer de l'agitation
to live in agitation
To be in constant worry or stress.
vivre dans l'agitation
Related Words
agitate
To cause movement or disturbance.
agiter
anguish
State of intense worry.
angoisse
stimulation
Action of exciting or encouraging a reaction.
stimulation
Slang Meanings
Too much stress or strong emotions.
After this week, I am in full agitation.
Après cette semaine, je suis en pleine agitation.
Excitement due to a particular situation.
He is in such agitation that he cannot concentrate.
Il est dans une agitation telle qu'il n'arrive pas à se concentrer.