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.