inquiéter — meaning in English

English meaning

• concern noun A feeling of worry about something.
• fret verb To worry or feel anxious about something.
• rattle verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
• worry verb To feel anxious or uneasy about something.

Senses

inquiéter is used for these senses in English:

• concern (transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
• don't worry Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry (feel anxiety) about something.
• fret (ambitransitive) To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.
• rattle (transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.

concern — full definition

1. noun A feeling of worry about something.
2. noun A business or company.
3. verb To relate to, affect, or be of importance to someone.
4. verb To cause someone to worry.

fret — full definition

1. verb To worry or feel anxious about something.
2. noun One of the raised ridges across the neck of a guitar or similar instrument, used to mark finger positions.

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