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    Agitations (en. Agitations)

    /aʒita.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movements or disturbances, often associated with physical or mental agitation.
    The agitations in the crowd were palpable during the concert.
    Les agitations dans la foule étaient palpables durant le concert.
    Feeling of anxiety or unrest.
    His agitations were due to the imminent exam.
    Ses agitations étaient dues à l'examen imminent.
    A set of disturbances or social movements.
    The political agitations led to major changes in the government.
    Les agitations politiques ont conduit à des changements majeurs dans le gouvernement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'agitatio', meaning the action of shaking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social agitation
    Movements in society expressing dissatisfaction or demands.
    agitation sociale
    to be in agitation
    To be in a state of excitement or anxiety.
    être en agitation

    Related Words

    agitate
    To move something quickly and disorderly.
    agiter
    agitation
    Action of agitating or the state of being agitated.
    agitation
    anxiety
    State of distress or concern.
    inquiétude
    disturbance
    State of confusion or disorder.
    trouble

    Slang Meanings

    Hubbub
    There was a real hubbub during the announcement.
    Il y avait un vrai brouhaha lors de l'annonce.
    Turbulence
    The turbulence in the pub that night was incredible.
    La turbulence du pub ce soir-là était incroyable.