anxious in French
anxious in French is inquiet, anxieux, préoccupant — anxious means feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
anxious in French
inquiet
Nervous and worried.
anxieux
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
préoccupant
(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.
désireux
Earnestly desirous.
What does "anxious" mean?
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adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
"I always feel anxious before speaking in front of a large group."
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adj Eagerly wanting something, often with a hint of impatience.
"The children were anxious to open their presents as soon as they woke."
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anxious in a sentence
- I always feel anxious before speaking in front of a large group.
- She was anxious about her exam results.
- The children were anxious to open their presents as soon as they woke.
- I'm anxious for you to meet my sister, because you will get on well.
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What is "anxious" in French?
"anxious" in French is inquiet, anxieux, préoccupant. anxious means: Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
How do you use "anxious" in a sentence?
Example: "I always feel anxious before speaking in front of a large group." In French, "anxious" is inquiet, anxieux, préoccupant.
Are there other ways to say "anxious" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "anxious": inquiet, anxieux, préoccupant, désireux.
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