inquiète

/ɛ̃.kjɛt/inquiéter
1.
adjectivefeminineSing

worried

concerned

anxious

Elle est inquiète pour son examen demain.

She is worried about her exam tomorrow.

Synonyms:soucieuse, préoccupée, angoissée
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

(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.

Synonyms:préoccupe, alarme, tracasse

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).