anxious

anxious
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. anxieux
Richard is a very anxious person. He's always stressing about something.Richard est une personne très anxieuse. Il stresse toujours au sujet de quelque chose.
b. nerveux
Mathilde was very anxious before the operation.Mathilde était très nerveuse avant l’opération.
c. inquiet
My parents get anxious if I don't call every few days.Mes parents sont inquiets quand je ne les appelle pas à quelques jours d’intervalle.
a. angoissant
The patient's family faced an anxious wait while doctors performed the surgery.La famille du patient a vécu une attente angoissante pendant que les médecins pratiquaient l'intervention chirurgicale.
a. impatient
The parents were anxious to see their children again.Les parents étaient impatients de revoir leurs enfants.
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