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"Anxiety" in French: anxiété
l'anxiété
Anxiety in French is l'anxiété, feminine. J'ai de l'anxiété means I have anxiety. Une crise d'anxiété is an anxiety attack.
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How to pronounce anxiété
Say it
lahng-ksyeh-TAY
/ɑ̃k.sje.te/
Anxiété: ahng-ksyeh-TAY. Nasal an; the x sounds like ks. With the article, l'anxiété is lahng-ksyeh-TAY.
"Anxiety" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'anxiété | anxiety The feeling or condition. | The feeling or condition. |
| avoir de l'anxiété | to have anxiety Everyday self-report. | Everyday self-report. |
| une crise d'anxiété | an anxiety attack Acute episode. | Acute episode. |
| gérer son anxiété | to manage one's anxiety Coping talk. | Coping talk. |
How to use anxiété in real life
- 1Talking to a friend
L'anxiété me monte avant chaque entretien.
Anxiety rises in me before every interview.
Subject = the feeling.
- 2Doctor visit
Je gère mieux mon anxiété depuis la thérapie.
I manage my anxiety better since therapy.
Possessive mon anxiété.
- 3Crowded metro
Dès que le train se remplit, l'anxiété revient.
As soon as the train fills up, the anxiety comes back.
Trigger + revient.
Mistakes English speakers make with anxiété
Incorrect: J'ai un anxiété.
Correct: J'ai de l'anxiété.
Anxiété is feminine and usually takes de l', not un.
Incorrect: Mon anxiety est forte.
Correct: Mon anxiété est forte.
Use anxiété, not the English word.
Good to know
People talk about anxiété more openly than a generation ago, including at work and with GPs. Stress is broader; anxiété names the tighter, worry-heavy feeling. You may also hear angoisse for deeper dread.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in before a presentation
ChatPal
Tu sens de l'anxiété ce matin ?
Do you feel anxiety this morning?
You
Oui, l'anxiété me serre un peu la poitrine.
Yes, the anxiety tightens my chest a bit.
ChatPal
Respire. On peut retarder de cinq minutes.
Breathe. We can delay five minutes.
You
Merci. Ça m'aide déjà.
Thanks. That already helps.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anxiety" in French
How do you say anxiety in French?
L'anxiété.
Is anxiété masculine or feminine?
Feminine: une anxiété, de l'anxiété.
How do you say anxiety attack?
Une crise d'anxiété.
How do you pronounce anxiété?
ahng-ksyeh-TAY; l'anxiété is lahng-ksyeh-TAY.
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