inquiète
worried
concerned
anxious
Elle est inquiète pour son examen demain.
She is worried about her exam tomorrow.
(I / he / she) worry(s); (it) worries, bothers, concerns
Ça m'inquiète de ne pas avoir de ses nouvelles.
It worries me not to have heard from them.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
inquiète is primarily the feminine singular adjective meaning "worried" or "anxious." It is also a conjugated form of the verb *inquiéter* (to worry), specifically for *il/elle/on* (present tense) or *tu* (imperative).
USAGE
As an adjective: "Elle est inquiète." (She is worried.)
As a verb: "Tu m'inquiètes." (You worry me.) or "Qu'est-ce qui t'inquiète?" (What worries you?).
TRAPS
Remember adjective agreement: inquiète is feminine singular. The masculine singular is "inquiet." The plural forms are "inquiètes" (f) and "inquiets" (m). Don't confuse the adjective with the verb conjugation *il/elle/on inquiète* (he/she/one worries).
