Elle était anxieuse avant l'examen.
English: She felt anxious before the exam.
anxieux /ɑ̃ksjˈø/ · adjective · CEFR B1. French translation of "anxious".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- anxious
- Translation
- anxieux
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | anxieux |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- anxieux + noun / It is anxieux
- Examples
- C'est anxieux.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Je suis toujours anxieux quand je prends l'avion.
English: I am always anxious about flying.
Il avait l'air anxieux quand il a reçu la lettre.
English: He looked anxious when he got the letter.
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