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anxiety in French

anxiety in French is anxiété, inquiétude, angoisse — anxiety means a persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.

anxiety in French

anxiété
noun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
inquiétude
noun
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
anxiété
noun
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
angoisse
noun
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

What does "anxiety" mean?

  1. noun A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.
    "She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview."
  2. noun (medical) A diagnosable disorder marked by chronic, excessive worry that interferes with daily life.
    "His doctor diagnosed him with generalized anxiety and referred him to a therapist."
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anxiety in a sentence

  • She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview.
  • Money troubles were the main source of his anxiety.
  • His doctor diagnosed him with generalized anxiety and referred him to a therapist.

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What is "anxiety" in French?

"anxiety" in French is anxiété, inquiétude, angoisse. anxiety means: A persistent feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry, often about something uncertain that hasn't happened yet.

How do you use "anxiety" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a wave of anxiety before walking into the interview." In French, "anxiety" is anxiété, inquiétude, angoisse.

Are there other ways to say "anxiety" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "anxiety": anxiété, inquiétude, angoisse.

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