English–French

“anxious” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ksjø/

Example

Je suis anxieux.

I am anxious.

Illustration for anxieux (anxious)

How to say “anxious” in French

“Anxious” in French is anxieux.

A person tense and restless while waiting for an uncertain outcome.

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

Example sentences with anxieux

Je suis anxieux à l'idée de parler en public.

I am anxious at the thought of speaking in public.

Tips for using anxieux

  • As an adjective, anxieux agrees with its noun: anxieuse is feminine, while anxieux serves as both masculine singular and masculine plural.

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