English–French

“worried” in French

French

Alsosoucieux

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kjɛ/

Example

Elle est inquiète ce matin.

She is worried this morning.

Illustration for inquiet (worried)

How to say “worried” in French

“Worried” in French is inquiet.

A person glancing repeatedly toward a possible problem, unable to feel settled.

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

Example sentences with inquiet

Il est inquiet pour son fils.

He is worried about his son.

Tips for using inquiet

  • Je suis inquiet describes a state, while je m'inquiète describes the act of worrying.

Other French words for “worried”

Il est soucieux de son travail.

He is worried about his work.

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