French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Worried" in French: inquiet / inquiète
inquiet / inquiète
Worried in French is inquiet for a man and inquiète for a woman : je suis inquiet / inquiète. Inquiet pour quelqu'un means worried about someone.
Late reply
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How to pronounce inquiet / inquiète
Say it
an-KYEH / an-KYET
/ɛ̃.kjɛ/ /ɛ̃.kjɛt/
An-KYEH (inquiet), an-KYET (inquiète). Nasal in-, and quiet like kyeh/kyet.
"Worried" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| inquiet | worried (m.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| inquiète | worried (f.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| être inquiet / inquiète | to be worried With être. | With être. |
| inquiet pour | worried about Concern for someone. | Concern for someone. |
How to use inquiet / inquiète in real life
- 1Late reply
Je suis inquiet, tu ne réponds pas.
I'm worried; you're not answering.
Inquiet masculine.
- 2Parenting
Elle est inquiète pour son fils.
She is worried about her son.
Inquiète pour.
- 3Before results
On est inquiets avant les notes.
We're worried before the grades.
Inquiets plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with inquiet / inquiète
Incorrect: Je suis inquiète (said by a man).
Correct: Je suis inquiet.
Match the speaker's gender: inquiet / inquiète.
Incorrect: Je suis worry.
Correct: Je suis inquiet / inquiète.
Use the French adjective, not English worry.
Good to know
French texts use tkt (t'inquiète) to mean don't worry. The full adjective inquiet / inquiète stays useful when you describe a real concern.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend is late for dinner
ChatPal
Je suis inquiet, le métro a un problème.
I'm worried; there's a Métro issue.
You
Moi aussi, je suis inquiète. J'appelle.
Me too, I'm worried. I'll call.
ChatPal
Si ça sonne pas, on est vraiment inquiets.
If it doesn't ring, we're really worried.
You
Voilà son message : cinq minutes.
There's his message: five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Worried" in French
How does gender work?
Inquiet (m.), inquiète (f.), inquiets / inquiètes in the plural.
How do I say worried about someone?
Être inquiet / inquiète pour quelqu'un.
What does t'inquiète mean?
Don't worry—informal reassurance.
How do you pronounce inquiet?
An-KYEH; feminine inquiète is an-KYET.
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