inquiet
worried; anxious
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kjɛ/
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Cultural Note
The feminine form 'inquiète' takes a grave accent, changing the pronunciation. 'S'inquiéter' (the reflexive verb) is the common way to say 'to worry': 'Ne t'inquiète pas' (don't worry) is heard constantly in French.
📝 Example Sentences
Ne sois pas inquiet, tout va bien se passer.
Don't be worried, everything will be fine.
Sa mère était très inquiète de ne pas le voir rentrer.
His mother was very worried about not seeing him come home.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | inquiète |
| masculine | inquiet |
| feminine_plural | inquiètes |
| masculine_plural | inquiets |