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    Inquiétez (en. Worry)

    /ɛ̃.kje.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause worries or concerns in someone.
    Don't worry, everything will be fine.
    Ne vous inquiétez pas, tout ira bien.
    To be concerned about something.
    He is worried about the future of his business.
    Il s'inquiète pour l'avenir de son entreprise.
    To feel anguish or anxiety.
    She constantly worries about her children.
    Elle s'inquiète constamment pour ses enfants.

    Etymology

    The verb 'inquiéter' comes from the Latin 'inquietare', which means to disturb or agitate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't worry
    indicates that one should not have fear or anxiety.
    ne t'inquiète pas
    to worry about someone
    to have concerns for someone's well-being.
    s'inquiéter pour quelqu'un
    not to worry
    indicates the absence of worry or distress.
    ne pas s'inquiéter

    Related Words

    anxiety
    State of distress or concern.
    inquiétude
    alarming
    That which causes worry.
    inquiétant
    anxious
    That which feels fears or concerns.
    inquiet

    Slang Meanings

    To be in doubt
    I'm a bit unclear about his intentions, it worries me.
    Je suis un peu dans le flou à propos de ses intentions, ça m'inquiète.
    To have doubts
    When he talks about his project, he makes me doubt, it worries me a little.
    Quand il parle de son projet, il me fait douter, ça m'inquiète un peu.