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inquiet

worried, anxious

adjective an-KYEH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Inquiet is the masculine form; the feminine is inquiète (note the grave accent and added 'e'). It is typically followed by de or pour: inquiet de son silence ('worried by his silence'). The related verb is s'inquiéter ('to worry').

Examples

"Tu as l'air inquiet ce soir."

Natural Translation

You look worried tonight.

Literal Translation

You have the-appearance worried this evening

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