D'angoisses (en. Of anxieties)

/d‿ɑ̃.ɡwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An emotional state characterized by intense anxiety or discomfort.
His anxieties prevent him from sleeping at night.
Ses d'angoisses l'empêchent de dormir la nuit.
A source of intense concern or stress.
The work-related anxieties make her nervous.
Les d'angoisses liées à son travail la rendent nerveuse.
A feeling of inner turmoil.
He expressed his anxieties about the future.
Il a exprimé ses d'angoisses face à l'avenir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'angustia', meaning constraint or distress.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have anxieties
To be prey to anxiety.
avoir des d'angoisses
nighttime anxieties
State of anxiety that occurs at night.
d'angoisses nocturnes
to free oneself from one’s anxieties
To find a way to overcome one’s fears.
se libérer de ses d'angoisses

Related Words

anxiety
Feeling of apprehension and fear.
angoisse
stress
Physiological reaction to pressure or threat.
stress
anxiety
State of mental disturbance often related to uncertainty.
anxiété

Slang Meanings

Nervous tension
I had anxieties before the exam.
J'ai eu des d'angoisses avant l'examen.
Discomfort
She feels general anxieties for no apparent reason.
Elle ressent des d'angoisses générales sans raison apparente.