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    Anxiétés (en. Anxieties)

    /ɑ̃ksjete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intense state of worry often accompanied by physical symptoms.
    Anxieties can manifest as palpitations.
    Les anxiétés peuvent se manifester par des palpitations.
    An excessive concern about future situations.
    His anxieties about the exam kept him from sleeping.
    Ses anxiétés à propos de l'examen l'empêchaient de dormir.
    An emotional state characterized by apprehension and anguish.
    He has been struggling with his anxieties for months.
    Il lutte contre ses anxiétés depuis des mois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'anxietas', derived from the verb 'anxiare' meaning 'to distress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have anxieties
    to feel a form of worry or stress.
    avoir des anxiétés
    to be plagued by anxieties
    to be dominated by feelings of anguish.
    être en proie à des anxiétés
    to calm one's anxieties
    to find ways to reduce worry.
    calmer ses anxiétés

    Related Words

    anxious
    A person who feels anxiety.
    anxieux
    anguish
    A feeling of deep and persistent anguish.
    angoisse
    stress
    An emotional or physical tension.
    stress

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's heart in one's throat.
    She has her heart in her throat because of her anxieties.
    Elle a le cœur au bord des lèvres à cause de ses anxiétés.
    To be on edge.
    He has been on edge since the breakup.
    Il est sur les nerfs depuis la rupture.