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    Agités (en. Agitated)

    /aʒite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The state of a person who feels great agitation or nervousness.
    The children were agitated before Christmas.
    Les enfants étaient agités avant Noël.
    The unstable or turbulent character of an element.
    The river water was agitated after the rain.
    L'eau de la rivière était agité après la pluie.
    Affected by nervous agitation.
    He is agitated at the thought of taking his exam.
    Il est agité à l'idée de passer son examen.

    Etymology

    From the verb agiter, which comes from the Latin 'agitare', meaning 'to move vigorously'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as agitated as a flea
    To be very agitated, unable to stay still.
    être agité comme une puce
    to have an agitated mind
    To be worried or anxious.
    avoir l'esprit agité

    Related Words

    agitation
    The state of a person experiencing agitation.
    agitation
    to agitate
    To move something vigorously.
    agiter
    nervous
    One who shows nervousness or agitation.
    nerveux

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge.
    I am agitated, it’s crazy here!
    Je suis agité, c'est la folie ici!
    To be hyperactive.
    Since he drank that coffee, he is totally agitated.
    Depuis qu'il a bu ce café, il est totalement agité.