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    Inquiétant (en. Worrying)

    /ɛ̃.kʏ.jɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Causing anxiety or worry.
    The news from the foreign situation is very alarming.
    Les nouvelles de la situation étrangère sont très inquiétantes.
    Troubling, alarming.
    His behavior was alarming during the meeting.
    Son comportement était inquiétant pendant la réunion.
    Evoking feelings of discomfort.
    This music has an alarming atmosphere.
    Cette musique a une atmosphère inquiétante.

    Etymology

    From the verb to alarm, derived from Latin 'inquietare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alarming situation
    Event or condition that causes great anxiety.
    situation inquiétante
    alarming for health
    Indicates a deterioration or risk to health.
    inquiétant pour la santé
    alarming message
    Communication that generates concern.
    message inquiétant

    Related Words

    concern
    State of distress or anxiety.
    inquiétude
    to alarm
    Causing anxiety or worry in someone.
    inquiéter
    anxious
    Experiencing anxiety or concern.
    inquiet

    Slang Meanings

    It's creepy
    This movie is really alarming, it's creepy.
    Ce film est vraiment inquiétant, c'est flippant.
    It's freaky
    The news on TV, it's freaky, it's alarming.
    Les nouvelles à la télé, ça fout les jetons, c'est inquiétant.