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apprehensive in French

apprehensive in French is inquiet, appréhensif, soucieux — apprehensive means nervous or worried about something that might happen.

apprehensive in French

inquiet
adj
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
appréhensif
adj
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
soucieux
adj
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
perspicace
adj
(obsolete) Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.
vif
adj
(obsolete) Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.

What does "apprehensive" mean?

  1. adj Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
    "He was apprehensive about starting his new job."
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apprehensive in a sentence

  • He was apprehensive about starting his new job.
  • She felt apprehensive as the plane began to shake.

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What is "apprehensive" in French?

"apprehensive" in French is inquiet, appréhensif, soucieux. apprehensive means: Nervous or worried about something that might happen.

How do you use "apprehensive" in a sentence?

Example: "He was apprehensive about starting his new job." In French, "apprehensive" is inquiet, appréhensif, soucieux.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "apprehensive": inquiet, appréhensif, soucieux, perspicace, vif.

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