Inquiète (en. Worry)

/ɛ̃.kjɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An emotional or mental concern.
His unease prevents him from sleeping.
Son inquiète l'empêche de dormir.
The state of a person who fears something.
Anxiety about the exam is normal.
L'inquiète face à l'examen est normal.

Etymology

From Latin 'inquietus', meaning 'troubled' or 'agitated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a state of unease
To be worried or anxious.
être dans l'inquiète
complete unease
Without any concern, calm.
toute inquiète
to have worries
To have concerns or anxieties.
avoir des inquiètes

Related Words

anxiety
A feeling of anxiety or concern.
inquiétude
anxious
Someone who feels unease.
inquiet
to worry
To cause unease.
inquiéter

Slang Meanings

To be on edge.
He is always anxious before an important appointment.
Il est toujours inquiète avant un rendez-vous important.
To be stressed.
She is in total unease about her exams.
Elle est dans une inquiète totale pour ses examens.