English–French

“anxiety” in French

French

Alsoangoisse

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ksjete/

Example

Je ressens de l'anxiété avant un examen.

I feel anxiety before an exam.

Illustration for anxiété (anxiety)

How to say “anxiety” in French

“Anxiety” in French is anxiété.

A persistent inner pressure that makes ordinary thoughts and tasks harder to manage.

Full entry for anxiété: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anxiété

Il a quitté la réunion à cause d'une crise d'anxiété.

He left the meeting because of an anxiety attack.

Tips for using anxiété

  • Anxiété is feminine: use une anxiété and de l'anxiété, as in de l'anxiété avant un examen.

Other French words for “anxiety”

Elle souffre d'angoisse la nuit.

She suffers from anxiety at night.

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