D'anxiété (en. Of anxiety)

/dɑ̃.ksje.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Emotional state characterized by excessive worry.

She has been suffering from anxiety for several months.

Elle souffre d'anxiété depuis plusieurs mois.

Normal reaction to stressful situations.

Anxiety can be beneficial in certain circumstances.

L'anxiété peut être bénéfique dans certaines circonstances.

Comes from the Latin 'anxietas', meaning 'anguish'.

generalized anxiety

A form of persistent anxiety about various aspects of life.

d'anxiété généralisée

anxiety attack

A sudden episode of intense fear with physical symptoms.

crise d'anxiété

reduce anxiety

Strategies to ease feelings of anxiety.

réduire l'anxiété

anguish

State of intense and prolonged worry.

angoisse

stress

Psychological or physical tension in response to external factors.

stress

To be on edge.

Since this morning, I have been on edge because of my anxiety.

Depuis ce matin, je suis à fleur de peau à cause de mon anxiété.

To be highly strung.

He is highly strung before his exam.

Il a les nerfs à vif avant son examen.