French word

inquiet

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kjɛ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworried

Example

Elle est inquiète ce matin.

She is worried this morning.

Illustration for inquiet (worried)

More examples

Il est inquiet pour son fils.

He is worried about his son.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • être inquiet pour

    be worried about

  • avoir l'air inquiet

    look worried

  • un visage inquiet

    a worried face

Similar words

préoccupé: Preoccupied with a concern that fills the mind.
anxieux: Strongly worried and restless about the future or an outcome.
soucieux: Concerned and worried about an outcome or someone's welfare.
nerveux: Restless and unsettled because of tension or anxiety.

Definition in French

Qui éprouve du souci ou de la préoccupation au sujet d'une situation, exprimant un malaise plutôt temporaire ou anticipatif.

Word origin

French inquiet comes from Latin inquietus, formed from in- meaning 'not' and quietus meaning 'calm' or 'at rest'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • restlessadjective

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