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    L'inquiétude (en. Worry)

    /lɛ̃.kjɛ.tyd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of uncertainty or concern.
    His anxiety grew as the exam approached.
    Son inquiétude grandissait à l'approche de l'examen.
    Concern regarding a future event.
    He felt a persistent worry about his health.
    Il ressentait une inquiétude persistante concernant sa santé.
    Feeling of anguish or distress.
    Parents' worry for their children is natural.
    L'inquiétude des parents pour leurs enfants est naturelle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'inquietudinem', meaning 'absence of tranquility'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have anxiety
    To experience feelings of concern.
    avoir de l'inquiétude
    not to be worried
    To be calm or reassured.
    ne pas être inquiet
    persistent anxiety
    A constant feeling of worry.
    l'inquiétude persistante

    Related Words

    to worry
    To provoke anxiety or distress.
    inquiéter
    anxiety
    State of intense and prolonged anxiety.
    anxiété
    anguish
    Feeling of anguish or discomfort.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    Zouze
    Tuck, I'm worried because of the situation.
    Tuck, je suis en zouze à cause de la situation.
    To get lost in thought
    Stop overthinking, everything will be fine!
    Arrête de te faire des films, tout ira bien!