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    Anxieux (en. Anxious)

    /ɑ̃ksjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who experiences anxiety or intense worry.
    He is anxious about taking his exam.
    Il est anxieux à l'idée de passer son examen.
    Describes an environment or situation that causes concern.
    The atmosphere was anxious before the announcement of the results.
    L'atmosphère était anxieuse avant l'annonce des résultats.
    Who shows a tendency to worry easily.
    She is very anxious, even about things of little importance.
    Elle est très anxieuse, même pour des choses sans importance.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'anxius', derived from 'angere' meaning 'to strangle' or 'to tighten'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be anxious
    To experience anxiety or worry.
    être anxieux
    anxious about
    To be preoccupied with something.
    anxieux au sujet de
    to have anxious thoughts
    To be beset by worries.
    avoir des pensées anxieuses

    Related Words

    anxiety
    Psychological state characterized by persistent worry.
    anxiété
    anguish
    Intense feeling of fear that often accompanies anxiety.
    angoisse
    stress
    The body's reaction to pressure or constraint.
    stress

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    He is really on edge because of his job.
    Il est vraiment sur les nerfs à cause de son travail.
    To be scared
    She is scared before her interview.
    Elle a les jetons avant son entretien.
    To be in a fog
    He is in a fog because of his worries.
    Il est dans le brouillard à cause de ses soucis.