Inquiètes (en. Worried)

[ɛ̃.kjet]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That expresses or evokes worry.
The news was worrying.
Les nouvelles étaient inquétantes.
That shows concern.
She has a worrying mind when it comes to her son.
Elle a un esprit inquiets quand il s'agit de son fils.
State of mind of someone who feels distress.
He has a worried look in response to the situation.
Il a un regard inquiets face à la situation.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inquietare', meaning to disturb or agitate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have worries
To feel concerns or anxiety.
avoir des inquiètes
to cause worries
To provoke worry in someone.
donner des inquiètes
to experience worries
To feel distress or uncertainty.
éprouver des inquiètes

Related Words

worry
State of what is worried; concern.
inquiétude
to worry
To make worried, to disturb.
inquiéter
worried
Someone who feels worry.
inquiet

Slang Meanings

To be freaked out
He is freaked out about the exams.
Il est flippé à cause des examens.
To feel down
I feel down because of this situation.
Je sens que j'ai le seum à cause de cette situation.
To be stressed
I am too stressed about this appointment.
Je suis trop stressé à l'idée de ce rendez-vous.