French Conversation · Level 74
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French word
anxieux
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃ksjø/
Meaning
- adjectiveanxious
Example
Je suis anxieux.
I am anxious.
More examples
Je suis anxieux à l'idée de parler en public.
I am anxious at the thought of speaking in public.
Core concept
A person tense and restless while waiting for an uncertain outcome.
Common phrases
être anxieux
be anxious
très anxieux
very anxious
anxieux à l'idée de
anxious at the thought of ___
Similar words
inquiet: Uneasy because of worries or concerns.
angoissé: Suffering from intense anxiety or fear that feels physically constricting.
stressé: Under mental strain from external demands or pressure.
Definition in French
Qui montre ou éprouve une inquiétude nerveuse, souvent accompagnée d'attente ou d'appréhension.
Word origin
French anxieux comes from Latin anxius, related to angere, meaning "to tighten" or "to choke," which developed into a sense of inner distress.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, anxieux agrees with its noun: anxieuse is feminine, while anxieux serves as both masculine singular and masculine plural.