Anxieuse (en. Anxious)

ɑ̃.sjøz

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes a person who experiences anxiety.

She is anxious at the thought of flying.

Elle est anxieuse à l'idée de prendre l'avion.

Describes an atmosphere or environment generating concern.

The atmosphere was anxious before the announcement of the results.

L'atmosphère était anxieuse avant l'annonce des résultats.

Characterized by a feeling of distress.

Her anxious look betrayed her worries.

Son regard anxieux trahissait ses inquiétudes.

From Latin 'anxius' meaning 'anxious.'

to be anxious for someone

To feel concern for a person.

être anxieuse pour quelqu'un

to have an anxious mind

To have troubling thoughts.

avoir l'esprit anxieux

to make someone anxious

To cause distress in a person.

rendre quelqu'un anxieux

anxiety

State of distress or worry.

anxiété

distress

Feeling of apprehension or intense fear.

angoisse

concern

State of mind marked by worry.

préoccupation

To be stressed

She is so stressed about her exam that she becomes anxious.

Elle est tellement stressée pour son examen qu'elle devient anxieuse.

To be on edge

Since he lost his job, he is on edge and very anxious.

Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est sur les nerfs et très anxieux.