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    Inquiets (en. Worried)

    /ɛ̃.kjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The state of a person who feels disturbed or concerned.
    He had an anxious look while waiting for his call.
    Il avait un air inquiet en attendant son appel.
    One who shows visible worry.
    The children seem anxious about the storm.
    Les enfants semblent inquiets à propos de l'orage.
    Referring to a mind troubled by uncertainty.
    His anxious demeanor raises doubts.
    Son attitude inquiète laisse planer des doutes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'inquiéter', derived from the Latin 'inquietare', meaning 'to twist' or 'to disturb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anxious for
    To feel concerns for someone or something.
    inquiet pour
    to have an anxious mind
    To be troubled or distressed.
    avoir l'esprit inquiet
    to be worried about
    To feel worry concerning something.
    être inquiet à propos de

    Related Words

    to worry
    To cause worry.
    inquiéter
    anxiety
    Feeling of distress or trouble.
    inquiétude
    concern
    The state of being worried.
    préoccupation

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    He has really been on edge since he learned the news.
    Il est vraiment sur les nerfs depuis qu'il a appris la nouvelle.
    To have doubts
    She really has doubts about her exam.
    Elle a vraiment des doutes concernant son examen.