Inquiet
Example: Elle est inquiète à propos des résultats de l'examen final.
Definition
"Inquiet" describes a feeling of unease or worry about something uncertain or potentially harmful, often related to personal concerns or future events. For example, in the phrase 'Elle est inquiète à propos des résultats de l'examen final,' it means she feels anxious about the final exam results.
Etymology
The word "inquiet" originates from Latin 'inquietus,' combining 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'quietus' meaning 'quiet' or 'calm.' Did you know? It literally means 'not calm,' perfectly capturing the idea of being restless or uneasy.
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"Inquiet" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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