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    S'inquiète (en. Worries)

    /sɛ̃.kjɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel concern for something or someone.
    She worries about her friend's health.
    Elle s'inquiète de la santé de son ami.
    To be concerned about a situation.
    He is worried about the exam results.
    Il s'inquiète des résultats des examens.
    To feel dismay in the face of uncertainty.
    They are concerned about the future of the project.
    Ils s'inquiètent pour l'avenir du projet.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'inquiéter', combined with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to worry
    To remain calm, not to have any worries.
    ne pas s'inquiéter
    to worry for nothing
    To be worried about insignificant things.
    s'inquiéter pour rien
    to worry in advance
    To feel anxiety before a situation occurs.
    s'inquiéter à l'avance

    Related Words

    worry
    Feeling of anguish or anxiety.
    inquiétude
    concern
    State of mind marked by persistent worry.
    préoccupation
    anguish
    State of intense anxiety.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    To be stressed about little things.
    He worries as if his life depended on it.
    Il s'inquiète comme si sa vie en dépendait.
    To feel down due to worries.
    She worries so much that she can't even sleep.
    Elle s'inquiète tellement qu'elle ne peut même pas dormir.