French word

excité

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksite/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcited

Example

Je suis excité pour le match ce soir.

I'm excited for the game tonight.

Illustration for excité (excited)

More examples

Il est excité à l'idée de rencontrer son idole.

He is excited about the idea of meeting his idol.

Core concept

An inner surge that makes feelings vivid and the mind highly alert, whether the surge is pleasant or uneasy.

Common phrases

  • être excité

    be excited

  • être excité à l'idée de

    be excited about the idea of ___

Similar words

enthousiaste: Feeling intense expectation and joyful eagerness.
impatient: Restless and eager because waiting feels difficult.
nerveux: Uneasy and restless because of anxiety or tension.
agité: Fidgety and unable to remain still or calm.

Definition in French

Qui éprouve une agitation émotionnelle vive, positive ou nerveuse selon le contexte.

Word origin

French excité comes from Latin excitare, 'to rouse', through the verb exciter, whose past participle became an adjective.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is excitée, and the masculine and feminine forms usually have the same pronunciation despite the extra written e.

Other meanings

  • thrilledadjective

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