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    Inquiétait (en. Worried)

    /ɛ̃.kjɛ.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause worry or distress.
    This news worried the whole family.
    Cette nouvelle inquiétait toute la famille.
    To be troubled by a situation or a person.
    He was worried by the thought of failing his exam.
    Il inquiétait à l'idée de ne pas réussir son examen.
    To make someone nervous or anxious.
    This situation worried the children a lot.
    Cette situation inquiétait beaucoup les enfants.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'inquiéter', derived from the Latin 'inquietare' which means to disturb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to worry
    To remain calm and not to be concerned.
    ne pas s'inquiéter
    to be worried about
    To be preoccupied with something.
    s'inquiéter de
    nothing worries me
    To be serene and without worry.
    rien ne m'inquiète

    Related Words

    worry
    State of anxiety or concern.
    inquiétude
    anxious
    Who feels worry.
    inquiet
    worrying
    That raises concerns.
    inquiétant

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    He was really on edge because of his job.
    Il était vraiment sur les nerfs à cause de son travail.
    To have chills
    Bad news gave him chills.
    Les mauvaises nouvelles lui donnaient des frissons.