Agitées (en. Agitated)

/a.ʒi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by agitation, emotional turmoil.
The agitated children could not concentrate in class.
Les enfants agités ne parvenaient pas à se concentrer en classe.
One who is prey to intense emotions.
She was agitated with anxiety before her exam.
Elle était agitéed'angoisse avant son examen.
A state of rapid movement or disorder.
The agitated waters of the sea made navigation difficult.
Les eaux agitées de la mer rendaient la navigation difficile.

Etymology

From the verb 'to agitate', from the Latin 'agitare' meaning 'movement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be agitated
To be in a state of nervousness or excitement.
être agité
agitated like a flea
To be very agitated, unable to stay still.
agité comme une puce
to have an agitated mind
To be preoccupied, unable to concentrate.
avoir l'esprit agité

Related Words

agitation
State of agitation, trouble, or movement.
agitation
to agitate
To cause something to move, to disturb.
agiter
peaceful
One who is calm, in a state of tranquility.
tranquille

Slang Meanings

To be wired
After three cups of coffee, he is completely wired.
Après trois cafés, il est complètement survolté.
To be in a frenzy
During the concert, the crowd was in a frenzy.
Lors du concert, la foule était en frénésie.
To be in turbo mode
After learning that he was going on a trip, she is in turbo mode.
Après avoir appris qu'il partait en voyage, elle est en mode turbo.