English–French

“fidget” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁepide/

Example

Il trépide d'impatience en attendant les résultats.

He is fidgeting with impatience while waiting for the results.

Illustration for trépider (fidget)

How to say “fidget” in French

“Fidget” in French is trépider.

A person making quick, nervous movements while waiting for news.

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

Example sentences with trépider

On trépide souvent en faisant la queue au café.

One often fidgets while waiting in line at the cafe.

Tips for using trépider

  • Trépider commonly takes de before the feeling or cause, as in trépider d'impatience.

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