Agité (en. Agitated)

/aʒite/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
In a state of agitation or excitement.
The child was agitated before the party.
L'enfant était agité avant la fête.
Characterized by rapid or disorderly movement.
The debate was heated and full of passion.
Le débat était agité et plein de passion.
State of a disturbed or anxious mind.
She has been restless since she received the news.
Elle a un esprit agité depuis qu'elle a appris la nouvelle.

Etymology

From the verb agiter, derived from the Latin 'agitare' meaning 'to set in motion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as agitated as a flea
To be very agitated or anxious.
être agité comme une puce
to feel agitated
To feel anxiety or impatience.
se sentir agité
a restless mind
A troubled or disturbed mind.
un esprit agité

Related Words

agitation
state of anxiety or disorder.
agitation
to agitate
to set in motion, to disturb.
agiter
troubles
disturbances, states of anxiety.
troubles

Slang Meanings

To be overly excited.
Today, I am agitated, I can't concentrate.
Aujourd'hui, je suis agité, je ne peux pas me concentrer.
To have nerves on edge.
After that meeting, I am really agitated.
Après ce rendez-vous, je suis vraiment agité.