Nerveuse (en. Nervous)

/nɛʁ.vøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person who feels anxiety or nervous excitement.

She is always very nervous before an exam.

Elle est toujours très nerveuse avant un examen.

Related to the nerves, especially in the context of physiology.

A well-functioning nervous system is essential for health.

Un système nerveux bien fonctionnel est essentiel pour la santé.

Also refers to an agitated attitude or behavior.

He had a nervous gesture that betrayed his stress.

Il avait un geste nerveux qui trahissait son stress.

From the Latin 'nervosus', which means 'full of nerves' or 'energetic'.

to be on edge

To be very sensitive or on alert.

avoir les nerfs à fleur de peau

to be as jumpy as a cat

To be very agitated or worried.

être nerveux comme un chat

a nerve-wracking moment

A moment of intense tension or anxiety.

un moment nerveux

to react nervously

To react emotionally or impulsively.

réagir nerveusement

nerve

Fiber of the nervous system that transmits signals in the body.

nerf

nervousness

State of being anxious or agitated.

nervosité

vein

Line of force or structure in a leaf.

nervure

To be on edge

He is really on edge today.

Il est vraiment sur les nerfs aujourd'hui.

Nervous as a flea

She is as jumpy as a flea before her interview.

Elle est nerveuse comme une puce avant son entretien.