French word

inquiétude

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kjetyd/

Meaning

  • feminine nounworry

Example

Il n'y a pas d'inquiétude, tout va bien.

There is nothing to worry about; everything is fine.

Illustration for inquiétude (worry)

More examples

La hausse des prix suscite des inquiétudes chez les consommateurs.

The rise in prices is causing concern among consumers.

Core concept

A mind repeatedly circling an uncertain future instead of settling.

Common phrases

  • avoir des inquiétudes

    have concerns

  • faire part de son inquiétude

    express one's concern

  • sans inquiétude

    without worry

Similar words

souci: Uneasy concern about the future or a minor problem.
préoccupation: Persistent worry about something that stays on the mind.
anxiété: A state of intense anxiety and tension that feels mentally unsettling.
tracas: Annoyance caused by minor daily worries or troublesome matters.

Definition in French

Préoccupation persistante au sujet d'un événement possible ou d'une situation incertaine.

Word origin

Inquiétude is a learned borrowing from Latin inquietudo, based on inquietus, meaning unquiet, from in- and quietus, meaning calm.

Usage tips

  • Inquiétude is feminine, so the forms are une inquiétude and des inquiétudes.

Other meanings

  • anxietynoun
  • concernnoun

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