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worry in French

worry in French is souci, angoisse, inquiéter — worry means to feel anxious or uneasy about something.

worry in French

souci
noun
A strong feeling of anxiety.
angoisse
noun
A strong feeling of anxiety.
inquiéter
verb
harceler
verb

What does "worry" mean?

  1. verb To feel anxious or uneasy about something.
    "I worry whenever my sister drives home late at night in the rain."
  2. verb To cause someone anxiety or distress.
    "Her constant coughing worries the doctor more than she is willing to admit."
  3. verb (of a dog) To bite and shake something repeatedly.
    "Our puppy loves to worry a knotted rope until he falls asleep."
  4. noun A feeling of anxiety, or something that causes it.
    "Her main worry before the trip was whether the neighbours would feed the cat."
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worry in a sentence

  • I worry whenever my sister drives home late at night in the rain.
  • Don't worry — the flight isn't until tomorrow.
  • Her constant coughing worries the doctor more than she is willing to admit.
  • Does it worry you that the shop is always empty?

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What is "worry" in French?
"worry" in French is souci, angoisse, inquiéter. worry means: To feel anxious or uneasy about something.
How do you use "worry" in a sentence?
Example: "I worry whenever my sister drives home late at night in the rain." In French, "worry" is souci, angoisse, inquiéter.
Are there other ways to say "worry" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "worry": souci, angoisse, inquiéter, harceler.
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