anxieux
/ɑ̃k.sjø/
The English word 'anxious' is translated into French as anxieux.
anxieux is an adjective used to describe someone who is feeling nervous and worried.
Meaning: nervous and worried (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is anxieuse. The masculine plural form is identical to the masculine singular form: anxieux. The feminine plural form is anxieuses.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃k.sjø/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- If you are 'anxious' to do something in English, like 'anxious to travel', a French speaker would more likely use impatient instead of anxieux.
- In French, the word angoisse is closely related to anxieux but carries a much heavier weight, often implying a physical sensation of choking or a deep, existential dread.
- In French literature, feelings of being anxieux are often paired with the concept of le spleen, a term popularized by Charles Baudelaire to describe a deep, melancholic anxiety.
Examples in context
- Ils ont l'air anxieux.They look like they're anxious.This sentence shows how to use anxieux to describe how people look.Tatoeba #13393012 by aviannek, translation #7475889 by CH
- Tom semble très anxieux.Tom looks very anxious.This sentence uses anxieux to describe Tom's appearance or state.Tatoeba #5331681 by Aiji, translation #2645823 by CK
- Cela le rend anxieux de te rencontrer.He was anxious to meet you.This sentence uses anxieux to describe the feeling caused by meeting someone.Tatoeba #130671 by nimfeo, translation #288741 by CK
- Je suis inquiet(e) à l'idée de passer cet entretien d'embauche.I am anxious about this job interview.
- Les événements récents me rendent préoccupé(e).Recent events make me anxious.
- Je suis super stressé(e) pour mon examen demain.I'm really anxious about my exam tomorrow.
- Il est toujours anxieux avant ses concerts.He is always anxious before his concerts.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are talking about an upcoming job interview.
- LéaTu es anxieux pour ton entretien ?Are you anxious about your interview?
- LucasOui, je suis un peu anxieux.Yes, I am a little anxious.
- LéaNe t'inquiète pas, tu vas réussir.Don't worry, you are going to succeed.
- LucasMerci, ça me rassure.Thanks, that reassures me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anxieux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
