Inquiéter
Example: Les nouvelles récentes commencent à inquiéter toute la famille.
Definition
"Inquiéter" means to cause concern or worry to someone, often by making them feel anxious about a situation or event. For example, recent news can "inquiéter" the whole family by creating unease or distress about what might happen.
Etymology
The word "inquiéter" comes from the Latin verb 'inquietare', meaning 'to disturb' or 'to trouble'. It combines 'in-' (a prefix meaning 'not' or 'un-') and 'quietare' (to calm or quiet), literally meaning 'to make uneasy'. Did you know? The word's roots reflect its meaning perfectly—disturbing the peace or calm of someone.
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"Inquiéter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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